
Senior Research Scientist
- Tampa, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for process development of dosage forms in terms of clinical phase requirements and customer expectations.
- Planning, completing, and managing scientific assignments and problem-solving techniques to support projects in Product Development.
- Expert in formulation and process unit operations (blending, granulation, compression, encapsulation, etc.). Supports technical transfer and scale-up of customer processes and technologies from lab/pilot plant to commercial scale.
- Applying expertise in process unit operations and instrumentation to provide advanced level training to other team members as required.
- Collecting, summarizing, and analyzing scientific data to prepare reports and make presentations, as appropriate, to disseminate standard methodologies throughout the function.
- Leading multiple studies and conducting final reviews of study protocols, reports, SOPs, and other internal mentorship documents.
- Providing technical expertise and consulting to technical decisions and solving scientific problems using a variety of advanced experimental design and structured problem-solving techniques.
- Leading investigations and troubleshooting process issues to improve drug product performance.
- Anticipating, evaluating, and implementing trends, new guidelines, and innovations in the area of expertise.
- Assisting in the management of complex projects from initial inquiry, development, and execution.
- Ensuring data-driven decisions and presenting high-quality results on behalf of Lonza.
- Representing Lonza in customer meetings and contributing to proposals for new business with a full understanding of the department's offerings.
- B.S. or higher in life science or an equivalent field, will consider equivalent experience.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience for B.S./M.S. holders, or 5+ years for Ph.D. holders.
- Proven track record in process development, technical transfer, or related areas.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision making.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work seamlessly across teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ambitious, team-oriented, and dedicated to achieving flawless results in a fast-paced environment.