Teva Pharmaceuticals · 1 month ago
Scientist, Purification Process Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
6+ years expTeva Pharmaceuticals is a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company dedicated to addressing patients’ needs. They are seeking a Scientist I in Biologics Purification Process Development to support the design, development, and optimization of downstream purification processes for biologics, contributing to clinical advancement and commercial manufacturing.
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Responsibilities
Lead development of phase-appropriate downstream processes from early development through late-stage/commercial readiness
Apply core downstream unit operations, including chromatography, filtration, viral inactivation/filtration, and UF/DF to achieve target product quality and yield
Contribute to process optimization, scale-up, and technology transfer to internal manufacturing sites and external partners (CMOs/CROs)
Support downstream process characterization and assist in defining control strategies to ensure robust and consistent manufacturing performance
Design, execute, and analyze bench- and pilot-scale purification studies using sound scientific and engineering principles
Analyze and interpret experimental data to build process understanding and support decision-making
Troubleshoot process, equipment, and deviation-related issues to ensure continued process robustness
Author and review technical documents, including development reports, protocols, SOPs, and batch records, in compliance with cGMP and internal standards
Support preparation of CMC documentation for regulatory submissions (IND, BLA, MAA)
Evaluate and implement emerging purification technologies to improve process performance, scalability, and product quality
Contribute to initiatives focused on process intensification, platform development, and reduction of cost of goods (COGs)
Collaborate cross-functionally with upstream development, analytical, drug product, manufacturing, and project teams to enable integrated process development
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, scientific rigor, and knowledge sharing within the team
Provide guidance or mentorship to junior team members
Support cGMP clinical manufacturing campaigns, including on-site support during production runs
Support root cause investigations and process troubleshooting during cGMP manufacturing campaigns
Qualification
Required
MS in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology or related fields with a minimum 6 years of downstream purification experience
Preferred
In depth understanding and hands on experience with design, optimization and scale up of downstream unit operations including chromatography, TFF, virus reduction filtration, etc
Experienced in using AKTA chromatography systems (both lab and process-scale) and UNICORN software
Good understanding of process development and cGMP operation
Familiarity with bioprocess development lifecycle, including early and late-stage CMC activities
Experience in experimental design, data analysis, and troubleshooting
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
Basic understanding of cGMP and regulatory expectations for biologics
Benefits
Generous annual leave
Reward plans
Flexible working schedules (dependent on role)
Access to tailored health support
Meaningful ways to give back to the community
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Learning programs and short-term projects
Opportunities for internal growth
Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time, and holiday.
Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Assistance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Life Style Spending Account
Volunteer Time Off
Paid Parental Leave, if eligible
Family Building Benefits
Virtual Physical Therapy
Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances
Identity Theft Protection
Legal Plan
Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
Company
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Teva Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical company that develops generic and innovative medicines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.51BKey Investors
Royalty PharmaBerkshire Hathaway
2026-01-11Post Ipo Equity· $500M
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $2.3B
2023-11-13Post Ipo Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Dipankar Bhattacharjee
President & CEO: Generics Europe
Judith Vardi
President and Chief Executive Officer - Teva EMIA and Asia Pacific
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