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Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
Chemical ResearchJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
Shanghai, ChinaJob Description:
The Chemical Process Research and Development (CPRD) department is seeking a Principal Scientist in External Development Supply based in Shanghai, China.
As Principal Scientist in Chemical Process R&D (CPRD), you will lead and execute research to develop therapeutic agents, with a focus on originating high‑quality scientific experiments, advancing methodologies, and applying state‑of‑the‑art scientific knowledge. You will take leadership roles across projects at different stages of development and collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. degree with minimum 5 years of experience in the area of process chemistry within the pharmaceutical industry
- Master in Organic chemistry or related area with minimum 7 years of professional experience in process chemistry
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Ability to connect and adapt rapidly with different cultural environments
- Demonstrated ability to handle challenging situations as scientific leader
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, fluent in English both verbal and in writing
- Team player mentality, the ability to collaborate in a diverse team environment to find solutions for complex problems, willing to challenge the status quo in a constructive manner
- Strong hands‑on lab expertise designing, running, and troubleshooting complex experiments; solid understanding of process development principles.
- Excellent data analysis and scientific communication skills (reports and presentations) with professional working proficiency in English
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DIFFERENTIATING COMPETENCIES
- Production and process technical transfer experience
- Experience in interacting and leading external partners
- Familiarity with compliance requirements within cGMP, safety and regulatory environments
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