West Pharmaceutical Services · 13 hours ago
Senior Manager, Scientific Affairs
Exton, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWest Pharmaceutical Services is a dedicated team focused on improving patient lives. The Senior Manager role in Scientific Affairs involves leading scientific projects related to parenteral packaging and delivery, providing scientific leadership, and engaging with external stakeholders.
BiotechnologyHealth CareIndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Understand requirements and intended use of packaging & delivery systems, analytical testing and data correlation related to the pharmaceutical market
Develop and implement scientific strategies and thought leadership aligned with business objectives
Establish communities of practice, advancing knowledge and exchanging best practices
Provide scientific guidance to internal teams and contribute to strategic planning
Translate complex 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
Educate and lead scientific exchanges, technical discussions, and advisory boards with various partners to obtain background on requirements and identify opportunities for market leadership
Adhere to regulations, policies, work procedures, and safety rules
Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 10 years required in drug product packaging, or a scientific/regulatory affairs role within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ICH, ISO, GMP) applicable to sterile injectables
Strong science and risk-based thinking is essential to the role
Involved in developing, leading, and managing multiple scientific projects relating to parenteral packaging and delivery demonstrating their suitability for intended use
Provide scientific leadership and oversee the design of experiments
Apply knowledge across multiple disciplines to generate insights applicable to both scientific and non-scientific audiences
Engaging externally as a West scientific representative and or a subject matter expert with customers, regulatory authorities, and/or other key opinion leaders
Understand requirements and intended use of packaging & delivery systems, analytical testing and data correlation related to the pharmaceutical market
Develop and implement scientific strategies and thought leadership aligned with business objectives
Establish communities of practice, advancing knowledge and exchanging best practices
Provide scientific guidance to internal teams and contribute to strategic planning
Translate complex 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
Educate and lead scientific exchanges, technical discussions, and advisory boards with various partners to obtain background on requirements and identify opportunities for market leadership
Adhere to regulations, policies, work procedures, and safety rules
Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs
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
Adaptable to changes in the work environment, managing competing demands and dealing with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
Ability to effectively communicate and comprehend complex ideas and concepts
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
2026-01-20
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