Senior Research Investigator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation: Senior Research Scientist (7-II) or Senior Research Investigator (7-II)

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: BBRC PD ARD – CDAS Facing Analytical

About Syngene

Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development, and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods, and specialty chemical industries worldwide. Syngene's clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA, and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- a strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market, and lower the cost of innovation.

Job Purpose (1-2 Lines): Analytical Research and Development enabling Chemical Development and API Supply

Key Responsibilities:

• Routine analysis of in-process and isolated samples for early intermediates and APIs using chromatographic and wet analytical techniques
• Interpretation of analytical results and planning of experiments accordingly in coordination with the chemistry team
• Method development and qualification
• Electronic lab notebook documentation and review of documents generated by peers or junior analyst
• Attend weekly project review meetings
• Prepare analytical method reports
• Lead or champion an initiative related to lab or project workflow within the department
• As a senior analyst, contribute to more than one project at a time and potentially lead a project
• Responsible for clear individual deliverables
• Supervise the subordinates for timely completion of assigned projects
• Responsible for project planning and execution
• Responsible for periodic reports updating to both internal and external clients
• Working with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders
• Presenting the scientific data in internal and external forums

Educational Qualifications:  M.Sc. Chemistry or M. Pharm or Ph.D

Technical/Functional Skills:

• The candidate should have a good educational and theoretical, analytical chemistry background
• Good knowledge of analytical techniques and analytical data interpretation
• The candidate should understand method development, method qualification, and routine analysis and possess very competent analytical skills
• Experience and detailed knowledge of method development for drug substance (API), w.r.t. tests like assay, purity/impurity, moisture content, total volatiles, and degradation products to lead a project
• Good understanding of documentation as per GxP requirements (electronic notebook)
• The candidate should have good proficiency in MS office tools

Experience: 15-17 years with M.Sc. or 12-14 years with M. Pharm or 3-6 years with Ph.D

Behavioral Skills:

• Strong commitment toward work and a high level of dedication, enthusiasm, and motivation
• Good speaking-listening-writing skills, attention to detail, proactive self-starter
• Ability to work successfully in a dynamic environment
• Should be able to work in a team and flexible for working in shifts.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads.
• Persuasive ability in a team and cross-functional environment
• Ability to develop new ideas and creative solutions

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.