Principal Research Scientist (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

TL;DR

Principal Research Scientist (Pharmaceutical Chemistry): Contributing to the advancement of scientific capabilities within the Formulation Development Department with an accent on supporting drug development efforts and driving innovation. Focus on designing dissolution studies, authoring regulatory submissions, and ensuring compliance with guidelines.

Location: On-Site, five days per week in Boston, MA.

Company

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

What you will do

• Lead the Dissolution Team, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Mentor team members, supporting their professional growth.
• Design and interpret dissolution studies to support formulation development and regulatory submissions.
• Author dissolution sections for regulatory submissions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and company policies.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Chemistry and 4-7 years experience, or Master’s and 7+ years experience, or Bachelor’s and 10+ years experience.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new scientific concepts and techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire team members.
• A passion for innovation, problem-solving, and driving results.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive market-leading benefits to meet employees' career, financial, family, and wellbeing journey.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter).
• Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment.
• Generous commuting subsidy.
• Matching charitable donations and 401(k).