Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Scientist – Device Development & Technology

Join the Legacy: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program

Our company's Research Laboratories Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program is designed to be a premier initiative for industrial postdoctoral researchers, offering an academic focus within a commercial environment. With the extensive resources and expertise of a leading pharmaceutical company, our postdoctoral researchers are positioned to thrive in an institution dedicated to breakthrough innovation in research and discovery.

Position Overview:

The Pharmaceutical Sciences & Global Clinical Supply (PSCS) organization at our company's Research Labs is responsible for translating novel therapeutic agents into functional drug products optimized for patient use. Within PSCS, the Device Development & Technology team is seeking a passionate Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct research in drug/device combination product development. This position is available for immediate start.

Responsibilities:

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in both formulation and device/combination product development. Valuable skills include:

• Analytical and biophysical characterization

• Mechanical design and testing

• Fracture mechanics

• Multi-physics analysis, including diffusion and permeability studies

Additional responsibilities will involve characterizing device performance and utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) and prototyping techniques, such as 3D printing, to develop fixtures and device components.

We seek a highly motivated, autonomous, and responsible postdoctoral researcher who is creative, organized, and a critical thinker. The ideal candidate will thrive in a challenging, fast-paced, and intellectually stimulating environment. Given the interdisciplinary nature of our research, we encourage applicants from all engineering and scientific disciplines, including mechanical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, and applied physics.

Education Minimum Requirement:  

• Candidates must hold a PhD in mechanical, material, biomedical, pharmaceutical or equivalent engineering fields or complete a PhD within 6 months of offer acceptance.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Strong computational skills for design analysis and solving complex technical problems using first principle or numerical analysis (e.g., finite element analysis)

• Basic understanding of formulation development and biologics characterization

• Proficiency in designing and rapidly prototyping medical devices and combination products using state-of-the-art tools, including CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting, and injection molding

• Ability to perform mechanical testing and statistical analysis on data from feasibility studies

• Experience in multi-physics analysis and simulation, particularly diffusion and permeability analysis

• Knowledge of failure analysis of materials, including fracture mechanics of brittle materials

• Capacity to apply scientific and engineering expertise creatively and independently to solve problems

• Experience in literature mining and reviewing publications and manuscripts

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and formal presentations) with a proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Knowledge or interest in evaluating device design for combination products and formulations

• Hands-on experience or knowledge of biologics or vaccines, along with related formulation development

• Interest in developing innovative pre-filled syringe-based drug delivery technologies

• Demonstrated experience publishing peer-reviewed journal articles on the development of biomedical or healthcare technologies, with rigorous modeling and analysis

Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected salary range:

$75,000.00-$86,000.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vac