Title: Senior Scientist, Advanced Therapies

Requisition ID: 70260

Date: Jun 11, 2025

Location:

Radnor, Pennsylvania, US

Department: R&D

Description:

This is a hybrid role(3 days onsite) in Radnor, PA. Candidates applying must be residing within a 50 mile commutable radius to the job location.

Who We Are:

At 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?

There’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.

We 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.

Job Summary

The Applied Research Team within West is responsible for driving the future of the company by developing innovative products designed to improve patient lives. The Senior Scientist role is tasked with working on drug containment solutions on behalf of the R&D organization and will keenly focus on new and emerging drug therapies.

Sr Scientist will have vast knowledgeable about cellular therapies and viral vector products and will interface internally with our scientists and engineers working on ATMP drug containment and administration solutions. In collaborating across this wide array of stakeholders, Sr. Scientist will use the insights gained to design and develop prototypes aimed at developing a portfolio of new products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design and execute forced degradation stability studies for various drug modalities in novel drug containers.
Perform feasibility assessment for new drug formulation and delivery device combinations, advancing their application in the ATMP sector.
Evaluate new containment and drug delivery technologies for biologic products and ATMPs.
Independently and collaboratively come up with design concepts for new or modification of existing drug containment system/ combination products to meet end-user and/or industry requirements.
Develop detailed timelines for ensuring project milestones are completed on time.
Analyze and evaluate experimental results to make well-reasoned strategic recommendations for future research and development decisions.
Facilitate technology transfer of product concepts (post initial feasibility assessment) for commercialization.
Capture project outputs in appropriate format including technical reports, presentation slides, research posters, invention disclosures or as project requires.
Work Independently and as a team member with Integrity, Precision, Accomplishment, Motivational Ambition, Respect, and Inclusion.
Complete all activities with the highest regard for our company and local site procedures for safety, and quality compliance.

Education

Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, and
PhD In life sciences, biological Sciences, bioengineering or equivalent scientific discipline preferred

Work Experience

5-8 years of experience in industry or graduate school, can include time spent either in industry or graduate school
Demonstrated ability to come up with novel solutions in drug development realm.
Hands-on experience of biologics product development including formulation and fill/finish development.
Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate technical findings to various audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to accurately perform detail-oriented work.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge in cell and molecular biology techniques like ELISA, Flow cytometry, and cell based analytical assays.
Experience in AAV and lentiviral production.
Scientific knowledge in drug formulation design and mass spectrometry.
Scientific publication track record and/or conference proceedings in a chosen field of expertise.
Understanding of regulated manufacturing environments, i.e. aseptic and GMP production.
Experience drafting drug product sections of INDs, IMPDs, NDAs and MAAs.
Self-starter and critical thinker with an agile mindset on innovative technology development to identify and prioritize activities needed to advance programs from a technology standpoint.
Knowledge of recent advances in drug delivery technologies related to biologics and ATMPs.

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

Job-related activities require a mental skill or ability such as quick decision making, interpreting data, reading, writing and presentation of findings

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West 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 Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.