Lead Product Development Scientist – Teva Pharmaceuticals
Apply to join our permanent Lead Product Development Scientist position at the Waterford Site.
Who We Are
Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible for millions worldwide. We are the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines and the proud producer of many products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people take one of our medicines every single day. We’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference.
The Opportunity
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the development and manufacture of inhaled drug delivery systems, including dry powder inhalers and pressurised metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs).
* Input strategies into manufacturing processes from concept through scale‑up to commercialisation.
* Design and develop novel formulations for inhaled drug delivery systems.
* Identify Critical Process Parameters (CPPs) through Design of Experiments studies, and develop robust manufacturing processes using Quality by Design (QbD) and Quality Risk Management (QRM) principles.
* Build professional relationships with TGO and lead process technical transfers to commercial partners, including pre‑submission process validations if required.
* Prepare and review documentation for regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, ANDA, etc.).
* Collaborate closely with the Formulation team.
* Perform pre‑formulation and reverse engineering of products, identifying Critical Material Attributes (CMAs) and Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs).
* Apply contemporary Design of Experiments, data analysis and risk management techniques to assess development strategies and prioritise activities.
* Work as part of a team responsible for product development of novel respiratory therapies from concept through to clinical trials and commercialisation.
* Identify innovative opportunities to support process and formulation optimisation approaches.
Your Experience and Qualifications
* Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in physical sciences, chemical engineering or related field.
* Industry experience in a Pharmaceutical R&D scientist role.
* Experience in process development, drug product manufacturing and process scale‑up.
* Experience in DoE design, data modelling and risk management is beneficial.
* Strong organisational skills, quality orientation and ability to work under tight deadlines.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer proficiency.
Internal Applicants
Current Teva employees may apply using the internal career site (Employee Central). Internal applications are considered with priority.
Eligibility Criteria for Internal Applicants
* Be a current Teva employee.
* Meet the basic job requirements.
* Have a performance review rating of “Successful” or higher and not on a performance improvement plan.
* Apply within the posting deadline.
* Have completed a minimum of 12 months in the current position.
Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any legally recognised status entitled to protection under applicable laws. If contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services, Biotechnology Research, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Location
Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland
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