{"id":2197317,"url":"https://alion.io/job/west-pharmaceutical-services-senior-scientistengineer-rd-materials","title":"Senior Scientist/Engineer, R&D Materials","company":{"id":1923607,"name":"West Pharmaceutical Services","domain":"westpharma.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/westpharma","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Science & Research","role_family":"Science & Research","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Radnor, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":91000,"max_usd":174000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1104},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-09T20:00:28Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-09","last_verified_at":"2026-10-21T00:43:22Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":11,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":11},"description":"This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite for a minimum of 4 days per week\nThis position offers relocation assistance\nWho We Are:\nAt West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?\nThere’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.\nWe believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.\nJob Summary\nThe Applied Research Team within West is responsible for driving the future of the company by developing innovative products designed to improve patient lives. The R&D organization is keenly focus on technology fields that are transformational to West’s core products.\nWe are seeking a highly collaborative candidate who is vastly knowledgeable in product and process development. This candidate will research, ideate, pitch, design, prototype and test new concepts and technology in collaboration with a team of scientists and engineers. This role will directly interface internally with our scientific teams working on advanced therapies, nanomaterials, containment technologies, biosensors and drug delivery technologies. The individual must have demonstrated the ability to problem solve and designing novel technologies.\nIn collaborating across this wide array of global stakeholders, the candidate will be responsible for gathering insights associated with West’s current global manufacturing process network. This role will be responsible for informing West’s development decisions for research and investment into highly disruptive future technologies that may greatly change the way diseases are managed and therapies are delivered in 5- 15 years from now.\nSuitable candidates are expected to bring a depth of expertise, knowledge of current developments in both research and industry, and will make a significant contribution to the R&D Team and the future of West.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nLead and execute cross-functional projects with moderate resource requirements, elevated risk, and/or high complexity, while maintaining ownership of project scope, budget, schedule, and milestone delivery.\nConduct research to identify emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities within the medical device industry that support the development of new product concepts, in collaboration with stakeholders across the enterprise.\nApply knowledge of the medical device and pharmaceutical industries, chemistry, material science, and agile development principles to generate innovative technology solutions.\nServe as a subject matter expert for assigned equipment; design and execute tests, analyze results, develop new test methods, write SOPs, and train team members.\nCommunicate complex technical concepts and present new product ideas effectively to diverse stakeholders, including management, to build alignment, influence decisions, and drive consensus.\nSolve complex technical problems by applying new perspectives to existing solutions, particularly when integrating untested or novel approaches.\nLead the design, assembly, and prototyping of product concepts by leveraging internal and external capabilities to evaluate function, performance, and support data-driven decision-making.\nCollaborate across business functions as needed to achieve individual and team objectives.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nEducation\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or \nPhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.\nWork Experience\nDeep understanding of material structure-property relationships and the ability to apply this knowledge to material selection, design, characterization, and performance optimization.\nExperience working with plastic films, including film manufacturing, conversion, characterization, modification, performance evaluation, and/or application development.\nDemonstrated ability to lead, plan, communicate, and execute assigned projects effectively.\nAbility to work independently, requiring guidance only in highly complex situations.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nPreferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\nExpertise in polymer processing technologies, including injection molding, film extrusion and converting, and compression molding.\nExpertise in surface functionalization, organic synthesis, and the development of adhesives and coatings.\nStrong hands-on experience with polymer characterization techniques, including FTIR, AFM, DSC, TGA, DMA, SEM, rheometry, and mechanical testing.\nFamiliarity with a broad range of medical devices, including drug delivery systems.\nExcellent scientific communication skills, with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications in polymer science, advanced materials, or related fields.\nLicense and Certifications\nA Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus, bringing proven problem-solving skills and experience with process optimization to our team.\nTravel Requirements\n20%: Up to 52 business days per year\nPhysical Requirements\nLight-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.\nAdditional Requirements\nAbility to travel to West facilities, technical conferences and trade fairs and equipment vendors as needed.\nMust be able to work under time constraints and in teams in a variety of situations.\nDemonstrated adaptability in a changing work environment, including the ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to change, delays, or unexpected events.\nStrong attention to detail, accuracy, and overall quality of work.\nAbility to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals at various organizational levels, both internally and externally, including customers.\nMust maintain awareness of and comply with all relevant SOPs and company policies applicable to the position.\nMust be able to work in an office, home office, and/or laboratory environment, based on business needs. #LI-NJ1 #LI-Onsite\nWhat We Offer\nGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO): Flexible vacation, personal, and holiday leave ensures employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and recharge effectively.\nInclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion-where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.\nRecognition & Rewards: Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.\nThis position offers relocation assistance\nWest is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to . 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