Upstream Scientist (Pharmaceutical, On-site)

Job summary

The role involves supporting drug manufacturing processes within a commercial team, focusing on upstream operations. The position requires technical problem-solving skills and experience in a cGMP environment, with opportunities for professional growth and inter-departmental collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in natural or life sciences preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing team under cGMP, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in a production support role with upstream process knowledge is advantageous.
• Familiarity with writing, reviewing, and approving GMP documentation is preferred.
• Understanding of deviations, change requests (CRs), and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support production by creating and reviewing Master Production Records.
• Facilitate solutions during batch execution breakdowns and ensure timely closure of deviations.
• Participate in customer meetings, audits, and inspections.
• Capture learnings and implement continuous improvements to processes.
• Act as a shop floor scientist, providing on-call support during critical process steps.

Skills

• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with stakeholders.
• Ability to coordinate multi-departmental tasks and deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience in leading troubleshooting efforts.
• Self-motivated, organized, and proactive approach to work.

Tools

• Experience with single-use technologies and aseptic processing is beneficial.