Title:  Sr. Scientist, Drug Delivery

This role is hybrid (3 days onsite) in Radnor, PA. It is NOT a remote role.  Candidates applying must be currently 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 Advanced Therapies team within West is responsible for driving the future of the company by developing innovative products designed to improve patient lives. The Sr Scientist is tasked with working on early research and development with the focus on new and emerging drug delivery device technologies in support of the business needs. You will interface internally with our scientists and engineers working on emerging drug delivery devices and combination products. The role will also be expected to build links externally with researchers, and biotech companies, leading to new technologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop drug delivery devices aligned with big picture organizational goals and strategies.
• Perform prototype testing and troubleshooting in early feasibility stages with novel drug delivery devices.
• Execute experimental studies for functional testing of delivery device portfolio.
• Analyze and evaluate experimental results and make well-reasoned strategic recommendations for dissemination internally.
• Manage external vendor projects with timely and effective communication and follow through on deliverables.
• Contribute to complex research projects across several technologies and a variety of project formats, from short-term student internships, through to feasibility projects and long-term collaborations.
• Collaborate and gain commitment with stakeholders internally within West as well as externally with research partners (postdocs, professors and clinicians) as needed to achieve project objectives.
• Actively seek out new and emerging technologies and therapies, track publications, identify and highlight active academics and keep our organization informed of research and industry developments.
• Provide subject matter expertise across the organization in the field of novel drug delivery device development.
• Capture project outputs in appropriate format including: technical reports, presentation slides, research posters, invention disclosures or as project requires.
• Attend select targeted scientific and research conferences to learn and present out research findings with intention of increasing West scientific reputation in novel fields.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Master’s in pharmaceutical sciences, bioengineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent scientific discipline.

• Experience: 5-8 years of experience, can include time spent either in industry or graduate school.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Education: PhD in in pharmaceutical sciences, bioengineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent scientific discipline.
• >3 years of experience in medical devices development or combination products design and testing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex research projects, can either be shown in relevant industry projects or via strong collaborative postgraduate research.
• Strong interpersonal skills to generate, maintain and grow research relationships and gain commitment from all internal and external stakeholders across research projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to articulately disseminate scientific research to a variety of different audiences, from expert through to non-technical.
• 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..
• Working knowledge of mechanical principles, early-stage feasibility testing, and scaling from prototype to manufacturing for drug delivery devices.
• Maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
• Able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel domestically or internationally up to 10% of the time.

Physical & Mental Requirements: 

• Sedentary - exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to life, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met 

• Must be able to communicate effectively, speak in front of groups, express & exchange ideas and understand direction.   

• Maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations. 

• Able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize. 

• Able to learn and apply new information or new skills. 

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West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.