Associate Scientist - Planet Pharma : Job Details

The successful candidate will join the Genomic Medicine Drug Product Development group. This individual will be an integral part of a dynamic and growing group of scientists and engineers developing adeno-associated virus (AAV) based gene therapy products within the larger organization. This team member will execute studies for the development of AAV formulations, fill-finish processes, and clinical device compatibility to ensure clinical and commercial readiness.

You will be responsible for:

• Execution of formulation studies and non-GMP stability studies for AAV-based drug candidates
• Clinical administrative device compatibility and In-use studies for clinical dosing enablement
• Supporting the development of GMP fill finish processes
• Developing presentations for internal presentations
• Technical report authoring and data verification.

You will need to have:

• BS in Pharmaceutics, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or relevant field with 2+ years, a MS with 1+ years of relevant experience
• Hands on experience with biologic drug development
• Understanding of protein chemistry, formulation, and degradation
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional settings
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Highly Valued:

• Experience developing stabilizing, clinically acceptable formulations, and fill finish processes for biologics.
• Experience with biopharmaceutical assays (CE, SEC, SVP analysis, DLS, etc.).