Team Leader, Process Chemistry – Pharmaron
We are looking for a highly motivated chemist with proven project and people management experience to join our team as a subject matter expert (SME) in either late-phase API manufacturing or flow chemistry. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong communication skills who will drive innovation and excellence in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
* Provide late stage API understanding to successfully lead and deliver projects, supporting our clients
* Design, execute, and interpret experiments to support API and scale-up
* Apply expert-level laboratory techniques and instrumentation to positively impact drug development
* Lead technical aspects of projects, including client-facing responsibilities, scalability assessments, and implementation of Quality by Design (QbD)
* Support cross-functional teams with data-driven decisions and contribute to commercial manufacture across scales
* Balance hands-on lab/manufacturing activities with documentation and reporting (approximately 50/50 split)
* Actively contribute to the development of new technologies and methodologies
* Provide direct line management to junior scientists and support team planning and continuous improvement
* Ensure all work complies with GLP/GMP standards, internal policies, and corporate procedures
Qualifications
* Masters/PhD in organic chemistry or related field
* Evidence of strong academic or industrial laboratory experience with at least 5 years’ experience
* Experience applying analytical/physical skill sets to resolve high-complexity chemical problems
* Ability to contribute effectively to multi-disciplinary scientific teams
* Meticulous attention to detail and strict adherence to company policies and SOPs
* Completion of technical, procedural, and policy-based training as part of onboarding; prior technical training is leveraged for this senior role
Our Company
We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, offering contract research services to leading pharmaceutical companies. Pharmaron has a global presence with operations in China, US, and UK and a wide range of R&D service capabilities across synthetic, medicinal, analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, and more.
Site and Employment Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Typical benefits and opportunities include a competitive salary, on-site working environment, and support for relevant training and development programs.
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