Principal Scientist (Process Definition and Scale-Up) at Serán BioScience

Bend, Oregon, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • B.S. in Science or Engineering discipline with 10+ years of experience, or M.S. in Science or Engineering discipline with 8+ years of experience, or Ph.D. in Science or Engineering discipline with 3+ years of experience (combination of degree and experience required, including 3+ years on projects with GMP execution deliverables)
  • Demonstrated experience with pharmaceutical product and process development, focusing on oral solid dosage forms
  • Expertise with common unit operations for blending, milling, granulation, compression, fluid bed coating, and encapsulation
  • Understanding of formulation concepts and material properties of common excipients
  • Demonstrated experience in process development activities supporting process validation, with familiarity of regulatory expectations and industry practices
  • Demonstrated experience with transfer of manufacturing processes into GMP environments and/or between manufacturing sites
  • Demonstrated experience with principles of risk-based decision making and common tools for risk analysis
  • Ability to apply rigorous scientific and engineering principles to guide practical decisions
  • Advanced laboratory and data analysis skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills, with ability to prioritize and/or delegate tasks to meet deadlines
  • Excellent leadership and collaboration skills
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and stressful environment
  • Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance
  • Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly
  • Motor skills required for basic laboratory operations (pouring liquids)

Responsibilities

  • Achieves results with a high level of independence and uses judgement to solicit guidance
  • Leads technical aspects of projects, and may act as a subject matter expert to provide support and guidance for other projects
  • Develops broader technical strategy and specific experimental work plans
  • Performs and/or supervises experimental execution as appropriate to ensure quality of results
  • Analyzes data, draws conclusions, and proposes next steps to meet project milestones
  • Authors and reviews technical reports and presentations
  • Interfaces with clients through verbal and written communications
  • Effectively communicates with internal stakeholders to manage project timelines and strategy
  • Adapts approach to evolving project requirements
  • Mentors, and may manage employees
  • Coordinates the work of other team members
  • Provides technical guidance and mentorship
  • May have direct reports and provide constructive and timely performance evaluations
  • Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives
  • Performs related duties as assigned

Skills

Process Development
Scale-Up
Process Validation
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Oral Solid Dosage
Data Analysis
Technical Writing
Client Communication
Mentoring
Team Leadership
Experimental Design
Risk-Based Decision Making

Serán BioScience

Contract development and manufacturing for pharmaceuticals

About Serán BioScience

Serán BioScience specializes in providing drug development and manufacturing services as a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). They offer a variety of services, including preformulation, formulation development, dosage form development, spray drying, and particle engineering. Their operations adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards, ensuring high quality and safety in their products through rigorous analytical quality control. Serán BioScience serves a wide range of clients, from small biotech startups to large pharmaceutical companies, and is distinguished by its flexibility in tailoring services to meet specific client needs. The company's goal is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of drug development processes for their clients.

Bend, OregonHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$194.5MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Mental Health Support
Pet Insurance

Risks

Emerging CDMOs in Asia offer lower-cost services, impacting Serán's market share.
Potential delays in new facility construction could affect expansion plans.
Global talent shortage may hinder recruitment for Serán's expansion.

Differentiation

Serán specializes in advanced drug formulation techniques, including spray drying and particle engineering.
The company offers cGMP manufacturing and analytical quality control services.
Serán's flexibility allows tailored services to meet specific client needs.

Upsides

Serán announced a $200 million strategic growth transaction for expansion.
The company plans to build a new commercial-scale manufacturing facility.
Increased demand for personalized medicine aligns with Serán's formulation expertise.

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