Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) Scientist

Argenta is currently looking to fill the role of MS&T Scientist at our Shawnee, KS location. The MS&T Scientist provides subject matter expertise for leading and managing activities including product/technology transfers, innovation, and process optimization for pharmaceutical products for Oral Solid Dose, Soft Chewable Tablets, Non-sterile liquids or Injectable technology platforms. In addition to the technical expertise, this position will lead teams that support these transfers. As a technical project lead, the position will provide general oversight of technical communications, evaluations, timelines and requirements with internal teams and external clients.

Responsibilities

Support/Lead product/technology transfers, process development, product maintenance activities establishing and optimizing commercial manufacturing processes for compounding and filling of solids working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality organizations; Generate technical protocols, reports, manufacturing documents and author Quality risk assessments to detect quality and technological risks. Lead development/engineering studies and batches; Manages and controls the development of each project’s work scope and schedules required for the support of key product integrations, ensuring they are completed on budget, on schedule, and technically correct; Identify critical quality attributes and the strategy for defining acceptable ranges for process parameters. Understands the product and process complexity and supports Validation and Quality in establishing the testing/characterization requirements for various process steps and overall manufacturing process validation; Serve as single point of contact for internal teams and external customers as transfer lead for all technology and product transfers. Provide proper levels of customer service and act as key interface with customers as needed; Lead assessments regarding timelines, technical viability, resources, financial, investments, and communications needed to support product transfer activities; Support MFG efficiency and operations projects by interfacing with all internal departments (Quality, Engineering, Validation, Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain); Ability to analyze and troubleshoot problems to effectively direct the activities of a cross-functional project team

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering or related scientific field; 4+ years of industry experience in technology/product transfers and process optimization in a GMP environment or 2 years of industry experience with a Masters; Familiarity with processing equipment and technologies utilized in pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing facilities for solid dose and sufficient experience in a commercial GMP environment; Experience in product/technology transfer activities and ability to author technical documents in support of all activities; Strong communication skills and computer literacy are mandatory; Must be able to effectively interact with senior executives, senior technical managers, and external customers

Nice to have

Experience in leading technical cross-functional teams or relevant technical project management experience is highly desirable; Experience with operational excellence, statistical analysis and ongoing process verification is desirable