Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 1 day ago
Scientist
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$81K/yr - $122K/yrAlexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is focused on pharmaceutical science, and they are seeking a Scientist to manage drug and improvement project targets. The role involves conducting experimental work, developing formulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with quality standards.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Manages own work to achieve drug and improvement project targets in a timely fashion and to agreed quality standards by applying technical knowledge and expertise
Aids with the selection of candidate drugs from a product design perspective
Conducts experimental work to characterise and understand the pharmaceutical properties (physicochemical and biopharm) of drug substances and formulations
Develops formulations and manufactures batches for discovery, pre-clinical or clinical use as required, as well as developing and validating appropriate test methodology and specifications for these
Develops drug substance route and process for early supply including identification of ‘C-2’ synergies
Assesses and reports data with a clear understanding of its reliability and interprets findings and draws authoritative conclusions and recommendations so that their significance can be appreciated
Provides technical instruction to team and allocates administrative work where possible
Applies technical knowledge to improvement projects and the evaluation of new technology/processes
Collaborates with specialist scientific and/or technology networks within Pharmaceutical Development
Presents information for discussion at team meetings
Works as a member of cross-functional teams, representing own department or area of expertise
Liaises with colleagues from other disciplines with the purpose of discussing project-related matters, sharing experiences and reporting progress
Ensures that work is performed in accordance with appropriate Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), quality and compliance standards, e.g. Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
Qualification
Required
Graduate or experienced non-graduate
A basic understanding of the principles and concepts in pharmaceutical sciences
A basic knowledge of other drug development areas outside of own specialist area
A basic understanding of the role of Pharmaceutical Development within the R&D Operating model
Understanding of compliance systems
Good communication skills
Preferred
Experience in Discovery and the early development phases of the drug development process
Significant experience in a narrower field of science or technology
Benefits
Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
Equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)
Retirement contribution (hourly roles)
Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)
Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid leaves
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Company
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease is focused on pioneering new possibilities for the rare disease community.
Founded in 1992
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.8M2020-12-12Acquired
1999-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $5.8M
1996-02-29IPO
Leadership Team
Frederic Chereau
SVP, Strategy and Business Development
Imran Shakur
Director, IRT and Technology Lead
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