Job Description

Our company is on a quest for cures and is committed to being the world\xe2\x80\x99s premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Today, we\xe2\x80\x99re doubling down on this goal. Our company\'s Research Laboratories is a true scientific research facility of tomorrow and will take our company\'s leading discovery capabilities and world-class small molecule and biologics R&D expertise to create breakthrough science that radically changes the way we approach serious diseases.

We are seeking a Principal Scientist to join our Vaccine Analytical Research and Development team located in West Point, PA. In this role, an individual will work closely with the group Director to define the analytical strategy for our pipeline product and scientifically lead a team of scientists in solving complex analytical problems to facilitate vaccine process and formulation development. We are looking for a team player with strong leadership skills and ability and passion for mentoring and working along with others in a laboratory setting. Applicants must have effective organizational and multi-tasking skills, have demonstrated excellent scientific leadership, and have superior written and oral communications skills. A track record of delivering impactful solutions to complex problems, and evidence of strong cross-functional collaboration is expected. Experience leading small groups of technical personnel, leading projects, and defining group or departmental strategy will aid in distinguishing candidates. An established reputation for scientific excellence supported by publications and external presentations is expected.

Education Minimum Requirement:

Ph.D. in analytical chemistry/biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, M.S. in analytical chemistry/biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 12 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, or B.S. in analytical chemistry/biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 16 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Required Experience and Skills:

Strong working knowledge of our commercial G9 HPV vaccine.

Working knowledge of Analytical Product Lifecycle Management principles

Experience in designing and steering product strategy through working groups

Demonstrated ability to develop talent through good mentoring skills.

Demonstrated ability for taking initiative, creativity and innovation in problem solving.

Productivity and efficiency working in the laboratory.

Extensive experience with chromatography method development

Strong ability to deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines in a rapidly changing environment.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Established scientific reputation supported by publications and external presentations.

Familiar with ICH guideline of analytical procedure validation and transfer.

Experience working in a GMP regulated environment.

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Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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