West Pharmaceutical Services · 2 weeks ago
Manager, Scientific Affairs
Exton, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expWest Pharmaceutical Services is a company dedicated to improving patient lives through innovative solutions in the healthcare industry. The Manager of Scientific Affairs will manage scientific projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scientific strategies that support the safety and efficacy of the company's products.
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Responsibilities
Support development and implementation of scientific strategies aligned with business objectives
Provide scientific guidance to internal teams and contribute to strategic planning
Translate science into business strategy
Interpret and communicate scientific data to internal and external audiences
Engage with external stakeholders including regulatory agencies and business partners
Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and external scientific experts
Represent the company at standard setting organizations, scientific meetings, conferences, and industry events
Attend scientific conferences and meetings to stay up-to-date on the latest research and advancements
Leverage analytical thinking for problem-solving
Conduct independent research to support various projects, read various studies and scientific papers to gather accurate and relevant information
Stay current with industry standards and compliance requirements
Work collaboratively across departments
Provide training and education to internal teams about current scientific topics and research trends
Adhere to regulations, policies, work procedures, and safety rules
Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs
Qualification
Required
Minimum Bachelor's degree in the field of Science, Technology, or Engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 8 years of experience in a scientific or regulatory affairs role within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry
Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
Adaptable to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read & write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures
Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities
Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time
Read and interpret data, information and documents
Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
Ability to make independent and sound judgments
Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
Preferred
Possess excellent communication and presentation skills
Has the ability to translate complex science into simple actionable plans that provide scientific guidance to internal teams that contribute to business success
Pharmaceutical or life science industry experience recommended
Be proficient in Microsoft Office
Be aware of all relevant SOPs, as per Company policy, as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Ability to comply with the company's safety and quality policies at all times
Company
West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services is a manufacturer of technologically advanced containment and delivery systems for injectable medicines.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Green
Chairman, President, and CEO
Atul Patel
Vice President, Devices & Delivery Systems
Recent News
2025-12-06
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