Senior Research Scientist

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Your Role: Senior Research Scientist, Synthetic Molecule API Development 

As aSr. Research Scientist in Synthetic Molecule API Development, you will play a vital role in our global team, drivingnew chemical entities(NCEs) towards commercialization. You will leverage your expertise inAPI route development andregulatory requirements to lead projects withCDMO partners. You will deliver innovative technical solutions and cultivate strong strategicrelationships to bring products to the global market.  

You will report totheSenior Director of Global API Development, based in Indianapolis, USA. 

Your Responsibilities: 

• Lead the development of robust, safe, and cost-efficientcommercial routes forsynthetic molecules (including peptides). Drive technical solutions by resolving chemical process challenges at CDMO partners during the scale-up, tech transfer, and registration campaigns. Secure intellectual property by identifying patentable innovations and supportingpatent filings.  

• Support evaluation and selection ofCDMOs for API development and manufacturing with a focus of partners in ASIA/Pacific. Provide technicaloversight of CDMO partners, managing work packages and budget forecasting to ensure the delivery of project milestones in cooperation with alliance management and procurement functions. 

• ConductCDMO on-site visits to verify quality standards, process safety, and timelines while cultivating productive and long-term business collaborations. 

• Collaborate closely with internal analytical development, formulation development, and other cross-functional partners to ensure the timely delivery of API quantities for development programs. Act as apoint of contactto manage projects and work packages and communicate status to theglobal project teams. 

• Prepare and review registration-relevant documentation to support global regulatory submissions and market authorizations. Ensure all API development activities comply withregulatory requirements andcGMP standards. 

• Provide expert API opinions and technical guidance to support business development and licensing initiatives, includingdue diligence support. 

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 

• Education: PhD inorganic chemistry orchemical engineering, or related scientific fields (5+ years industry experience); or an M.S. degree (10+ years industry experience).   

• Technical Expertise: Strong expertise in route selection, process development/optimization, and process tech transfer. 

• Experience: Proven experience working withCDMOs and a solid understanding ofcGMP production that meetsregulatory requirements. 

• Language:Fluent in English and Chinese (spoken and written) to facilitate communication between global teams and local partners. 

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications): 

• Advanced education or working experience inChemical Engineering. 

• Education in peptide synthesis or experience working with synthetic peptide drug development. 

• Expertise insolid state property characterization and data interpretation. 

• Experience with statistical tools and principles (e.g. design of experiments) 

Additional Information: 

• Travel: 20% 

• Location:China – Shanghai office

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