Process R&d-senior Principle Investigator/lead Investigator Job in Syngene International Limited

Designation: Process R&D Senior Principle Investigator/Lead Investigator

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: Chemical Development

About Syngene

Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.

Job purpose

To develop a safe and scalable process for late phase APIs in FFS business model. Also responsible for technology transfer to either Syngene or a third-party manufacturing plant as required by the customer

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a team of 10 scientists including Ph.D level team leads.

Provide scientific and operational leadership, drive project progression, manage resources and infrastructure requirement.

Nurture creative and innovative solutions to technical problems backed by a sound understanding of fundamental scientific principles in the team.

Develop chemical processes that are inherently safe and scalable.

Set and maintain high safety standards in the work environment.

Monitor progress in strategic initiatives such as automation in PRD work, IPC analyses by PRD chemists and other best scientific practices.

Ensure productivity and quality (of development work) as per Syngene standards and customer requirement.

Lead late phase development programs with minimum guidance from customers.

Track health of customer collaboration and make course correction as appropriate.

Participate and lead strategic initiatives as appropriate in the Chemical Development BU.

Educational Qualification:

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. from premier institutes in India or abroad, with post-doctoral experience in US/EU/Japan.

Technical/functional Skills:

Experience in the fields of custom synthesis, pharmaceuticals, Intermediates and Process R&D, particularly in late phase development. Global exposure is preferred.

Fundamental synthetic organic chemistry knowledge with an ability to propose synthetic routes rapidly that is safe and scalable.

Fundamental process research knowledge including route scouting and evaluation.

Process optimization and development skills at par with customer/global standards for late phase targets.

Basic knowledge in process engineering, particularly in unit operations.

Process Safety

• Regulatory aspects pertaining to late phase development.
• Strong analytical skills to derive trend, conclusion, and path forward, out of large set of data.
• Logical thinking and attention to details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Operational Excellence
• People Management

Experience:

Over 9-12 years of Industrial experience in the fields of custom synthesis, pharmaceuticals, Intermediates and Process R&D, particularly in late phase development. Global exposure is preferred.

Behavioural Skills:

Should have the capability to work in a team and ability to handle demonstrate a good team spirit.

While possessing a good ability to follow instruction should also demonstrate innovative in his/her approach, good communication skills.

Should be proactive while working on allotted responsibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.