Analytical Scientist

Our client, a well established pharmaceutical company working on transdermal and topical products are looking for a Senior Analytical R&D Scientist to join their team. The Senior Analytical Scientist is responsible for leading the successful commercialization of the Research and Development work product(s) resulting in the expansion of the company’s commercial portfolio while generating revenues and leading to sustainable year over year growth.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts technical research and analysis on specific therapeutic markets to create detailed business plans for commercial opportunities that drive R&D activities that can meet company goals and growth objectives.
• Assesses competitive landscape and advises the business as to the degree of competitors sophistication by which their technology can compete.
• Participates in annual and long-range business planning; develops technical and intellectual property strategies consistent with overall business strategy; effectively positions the business for sustainable and profitable commercial revenue streams.
• Demonstrated competency in technical transfer from lab to process-scale.
• Leads business in formulation and implementation of intellectual property strategy yielding significant competitive advantage; monitors and leads the business in effectively understanding relevant intellectual property landscape; maintains adequate records to support intellectual property-related actions; assists Patent Counsel in obtaining patent protection and assuring freedom to operate.
• Forecasts operating and capital expense requirements and manages budgets.
• Prepares and presents reports, analyses, and other pertinent data/information to peers, clients, and/or management.

Requirements:

• PhD in a scientific and/or engineering discipline focused in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, biology, biotechnology, or related area preferred.
• Experienced with FDA-regulated business and requirements necessary to operate in compliance with FDA 21 CFR 211 regulations: familiarity with all stages of pre-clinical and clinical therapeutic offering development.
• Knowledgeable in DEA regulations concerning controlled substances (e.g., Schedules II-V).
• 5+ years technical selling in pharmaceutical and/or drug-delivery business; preferably experienced with transdermal, transmucossal, and/or oral thin film applications.
• In-depth understanding of market research methods and analysis.

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