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MSD Malaysia

Principal Scientist, Oral Formulation Sciences

MSD Malaysia, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065

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The successful candidate will be a passionate scientist with strong academic fundamentals and a drive to develop new medicines to improve human health. In this role, the individual will be responsible for leading CMC project teams and the formulation development of new chemical entities through a matrix team from initial first in human formulations (suspensions, solutions, capsules, tablets) through final market formulation definition and manufacturing process robustness assessment.

This individual will also be responsible for driving new technology strategy, scientific understanding and capability builds within the organization.**Primary Responsibilities:** Ability to spearhead Due Diligence of potential pipeline assets and drug delivery technologies, including representing Pharmaceutical Sciences on cross-functional teams to make strategic and technical recommendations to leadershipThe desired individual is someone who will bring knowledge and creativity to the position as well as have the discipline to drive results **Education Minimum Requirement:** Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience.M.S. degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with minimum of 10 years relevant industrial experience.B.S. degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with minimum of 14 years relevant industrial experience.**Required Experience and Skills:** Ability to lead complex teams in the development of new molecules and new technologies that shape drug delivery strategy across our companyExtensive experience with conventional and novel drug product technologies that can be utilized to develop pipeline assets, including hands on experience to independently operate in a pilot plant as well as an in-depth understanding of the science to train others in the departmentRecognized as a technical expert and scientific contributor with proven ability to identify and develop innovative ideasHas broad knowledge of formulation science and in depth-knowledge in multiple areas, including core understanding of the drug development process Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute and lead complex experiments and data analysis Strong verbal and written communication skills **Preferred Experience and Skills:** Prior experience leading development projects at an enterprise level Demonstrated ability to identify, fundamentally characterize and address manufacturing challenges through the development and optimization of novel production technologies.Ability to engage others to build a strong scientific community and address drug delivery challenges. Demonstrated ability to apply the principles of physical/organic chemistry, physical pharmacy & materials science to solving practical pharmaceutical development problem **Los Angeles Residents Only:** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance #J-18808-Ljbffr