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From our world-class sites in North America and Asia, we deliver drug products with unparalleled quality to more than 100 markets around the world. Bora’s teams, technologies, and facilities work seamlessly together to enable our clients to deliver much-needed therapeutics to patients worldwide. At Bora Pharmaceuticals, we see it as our mission, our duty, our responsibility, to make our success and our customer’s success more certain.\nJob Summary\nThe Principal Scientist - Process and Formulation Development is a significant contributor to CDMO client services from formulation development to process validation and continued product support. This individual will contribute to the quotation process, support on-site visits and tours, and lead teams to complete customer work per the timelines determined. This position will have a strong emphasis on early-stage formulation and process development.\nThe Principal Scientist should be highly hands-on with extensive experience in oral solid dosage (OSD) formulation development, process development, scale-up, technology transfer and manufacturing unit operations. This individual will provide technical expertise in scaling processes from early development through process validation, troubleshoot complex manufacturing challenges, and serve as a technical resource for internal teams and clients. The role will also provide guidance and mentorship to junior scientists. Knowledge of analytical techniques is an advantage. Exceptional technical writing skills are required. The candidate must be an excellent communicator and comfortable presenting technical data and dealing with clients. Experience with value stream processes, operational excellence or Lean concepts is preferred.\nThe candidate must be an expert in OSD manufacturing and new technologies, as well as possess knowledge of packaging of OSD products.\nReasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nThis position is a hybrid role.\nEssential Job Functions\nUnderstand and lead a QbD approach to early-stage formulation development, including formulation and process evaluation during the early stages of product development.\nDirectly involved in successive phases of developmental and technology transfer activities, including production of R&D/DOE, scale-up, and registration batches.\nDevelop and maintain process understanding by identifying product CQAs, defining CPPs, and establishing appropriate process control strategies throughout development, scale-up, technology transfer, validation, and commercial support.\nPossess strong technical knowledge of pilot-scale and commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and unit operations and provide hands-on support for development equipment and suites as needed.\nLead formulation and process development, process scale up, and technology transfer through commercialization and throughout the product lifecycle.\nLead technology transfer gap assessments by comparing processes, equipment, materials, controls, and site capabilities between the current manufacturing site and the receiving site. Identify potential technical risks or process differences and recommend actions to support successful transfer and implementation.\nSupport supply and business continuity throughout the product lifecycle by leading continuous process monitoring, troubleshooting production issues and deviations, using problem solving techniques.\nManage technical changes throughout the product lifecycle, including component, API, and excipient changes; change controls; complaints; and resulting process validation activities in a cGMP environment.\nResponsible for identifying and executing projects to reduce product cost and material usage and improve product quality, yield, productivity, and supply reliability.\nResponsible for process technology training, SOP and batch record writing, technical protocols and reports, including statistical analysis of all study data.\nProvide leadership and work direction to junior level team members.\nProvide training and support to Operations personnel during the development, scale up, registration, and other manufacturing activities on cGMP equipment.\nSupport quotations, client site visits, and tours for potential CDMO customers.\nAssist with internal, external, and regulatory inspections including FDA, EMEA, and third-party inspections.\nSupport identification of equipment needs based on process and customer program requirements.\nAssist Engineers in capital equipment URS and FSR for critical process equipment.\nThe above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management’s assignment of essential functions.\nMinimum Education & Experience Requirements:\nThis position requires a minimum bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field (pharmaceutical science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related life science), or an equivalent foreign degree, with at least 10 years of relevant\nexperience in pharmaceutical product development, manufacturing, and/or process development OR a Master's graduate degree in the above field, or an equivalent foreign degree, with a minimum of 5 years of the above referenced experience OR a PhD graduate degree in a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of the above referenced experience.\nA minimum of 5 years of experience working withoral solid dosage forms, including experience in formulation and process development, scale-up, technology transfer, and/or ongoing commercial product support. Previous CDMO and leadership experience is preferred.\nCOMPENSATION RANGE\n\n$142,000 - $185,000\nCompensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.\nCompensation and Benefits\nWe offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ wellbeing, including:\nCompetitive salary and performance-based incentives\n\nComprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance\n\nRetirement savings plans with employer matching contributions\n\nPaid time off\n\nProfessional development opportunities\n\nEmployee wellness programs and resources\n\nEmployee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources\n\nCore Values\nAt Bora, our values guide everything we do - from how we solve challenges to how we support our people. We lead with a solutions-first mindset, strive to do the right thing, stay proactive, and above all, respect everyone.\nBora Pharmaceuticals is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies and agencies. 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