Principal Scientist/ Sr. Principal Scientist, Analytical Development
Neurocrine BiosciencesAbout the role
Who We Are:
At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.
What We Do:
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids,* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
About the Role:
This position will serve as the analytical lead for multiple projects, with a focus on gene therapy and biologics. Guide analytical activities related to drug substance and drug product development from preclinical through commercial phase. Develop, establish, and validate/qualify testing methods used to control raw materials, in process, intermediates, API, and drug products. Contribute to the development and implementation of control strategies, with special emphasis on advancing innovation in analytical techniques. Responsible for keeping work in compliance with cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements. Participates in analysis and evaluation of material and products at all stages of development process. Monitors and evaluates completion of tasks and projects._
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
Lead analytical development work for multiple projects, primarily gene therapy compounds, including cell line banks, plasmids, viral vectors, and residual host cell proteins/DNA. Represent Analytical development on cross-functional teams. Maintain accountability for analytical deliverables and progress on CMC and manufacturing plans for all development projects
Design, plan, and execute activities towards the goals of one or more analytical development projects to support pre-clinical through commercial activities
Direct laboratory work and/or lab personnel within the company and at external vendors
Ensure safe laboratory practices
Perform analytical development and methods optimization in support of preclinical through commercialization
Create and implement novel concepts and techniques to support analytical activities with Chemical and Product Development
Support off-site analytical transfers, manufacturing support, and interaction with contractors
Provide input into CMC regulatory documentation and supporting work
Leverage literature, ICH/ Regulatory guidance, and practical experience to perform this work and influence CMC strategies
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