Senior Scientist, ARD, Formulation Research, 24 month contract
Job Details
- Req ID:
- R010455
- Location:
- Vancouver, BC, CA
- Category:
- Research & Development
If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.
This position, reporting to the Senior Director of ARD, will be responsible for method development in support of early stage pharmaceutical product development activities. The position requires working closely with the Research and Formulation Development personnel to provide testing and product characterization support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop novel assays for both APIs and excipients using HPLC-CAD and UPLC-MS to support formulation research;
- Conduct IPC, release and stability testing for DP candidates;
- Develop phase appropriate bioanalytical method using LC-MS/MS to support in life kinetics studies;
- Summarize and report the analytical/bioanalytical results;
- Work with downstream labs to support method transfer, training and troubleshooting.
Requirements:
- BS/MS degree in Analytical Chemistry or related field
- Experience in pharmaceutical analysis
- Must have experience with method development, method qualification, method transfer, product analysis and document preparation.
- Broad knowledge of analytical chemistry & modern analytical technologies, GMP requirements, ICH/FDA Guidelines, and pharmaceutical product development is desired.
- It is a requirement to be fluent in modern methods of analysis including HPLC and other testing equipment, as well as associated software for data analysis.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
FOR CANADA BASED CANDIDATES ONLY
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Canada, Inc. and Celator Pharmaceuticals Corp. are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive.
For this role, the full and complete base pay range is: $96,000.00 - $144,000.00
Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis.
At Jazz/Celator, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz’s Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.
The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, Extended Health Care, Dental, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, RRSP, and paid vacation.