Senior Process Chemist (2)
We are working with an industry-leading CRO who is looking for an experienced professional to join them in a collaborative approach on the journey of getting new drugs to market.
Our client is seeking a Senior Process Chemist in Montreal, Canada!
Our client is a CRO that uses the latest technology to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. They hold an excellent employee-retention rate and offer competitive salaries and bonus structures. This position allows for upward mobility in the future, provides regular training and promotes a teamwork-driven environment.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Hands-on laboratory chemical development of robust, safe and scale-able processes for operation and plant equipment
- Lead one or more synthesis projects and provide support to other projects as required
- Provide strong and consistent support for pilot plant projects
- Assist in analysis of client RFPs and provide technical input to generation of proposals
- As project leader, serve as primary contact with the client, write project updates and chair teleconferences
- Routinely assumes the primary investigator /project leader role
- Analyzes synthetic routes and processes provided by clients, obtains accurate process data, solves challenging synthetic chemistry and processing problems as required to meet client goals
- Has a working knowledge of cGMP regulations, process scale-up requirements, and process chemistry techniques
- Has a working knowledge of Kilolab and pilot plant operations
- Maintains strong working relationship with other departments (Analytical, PD&E, Regulatory Affairs, Client Services) and develops an understanding of the work done by these departments
- Supervises and mentors scientific staff.
- Proficient in standard analytical techniques (TLC, NMR, HPLC, LC/MS, GC, etc.)
Qualifications:
- PhD level in Organic Chemistry
- 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical process development for scale up of intermediates and API into Kilolab and pilot plant facilities
- Experience in a CRO or CMO environment is desirable
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