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At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.
Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow
We are seeking an Associate Manager, Process Development, on a permanent basis to join our team.
Job Purpose:
As Associate Manager of the chemistry team within Process Development at Boston Scientific Cork, the candidate will 1) lead development activities towards preclinical and clinical milestones of proprietary immunotherapy candidates; 2) manage the Process Development chemistry team in injectable and implantable therapies for cancer and other treatment areas; 3) lead chemistry initiates in line with site objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead PD chemistry development activities of drug delivery therapies, involving hydrogels, microbeads, functionalised polymers & drug candidates.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities towards preclinical and clinical objectives involving internal and external partners.
• Manage team of chemistry specialist and provide guidance and mentorship to engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Plan and coordinate laboratory activities.
• Devise & innovate concepts and solutions for process development of new drug delivery forms and applications. Investigate the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential technologies, materials, processes and products.
• Integrate state-of-the-art PD activities into development, ensuring successful transfer of project results.
• Develop and implement chemistry, department and team initiatives.
• Contribute to academic engagements, driving collaborative research initiatives. Consult and interact with outside and inside experts.
• Design and analyse DOEs, reporting key results through detailed reports, process development documents, and presentations during meetings.
• Participates in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications.
Education & Experience:
• PhD in Chemistry with knowledge of formulation or process development, chemical synthesis or related field. 5+ years of experience in an industry relevant role. (MSc in Chemistry discipline with 7+ years of relevant experience).
• Familiar with development lab activities with knowledge of formulation, process and analytical techniques and technologies.
• Experience in leading organisational initiates.
• Background in drug delivery therapies and technologies such as hydrogels, microbeads, functionalised polymer or similar forms.
• Knowledge of ICH and USP an advantage.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE) an advantage
• Knowledge of material synthesis and material characterization.
• The successful candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative, while possessing strong team player characteristics.
As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.
So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!
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At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com
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