Manager, Scientific Affairs

 

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. 

 

Who We Are:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.  

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.  

Job Summary

This role requires a strong level of situational agility to support across the West business in support of various functions and stakeholders in the organization. The role will be involved in managing scientific projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and drive scientific strategies with the goal of supporting the safety, efficacy, and appropriate use of the company's products and their intended use. The job holder will design and implement experiments, interpreting scientific data, and communicating findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences. Engaging externally as a West scientific representative and or a subject matter expert with customers, regulatory authorities, and or a key opinion leaders, is essential to this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of scientific strategies aligned with business objectives
• Provide scientific guidance to internal teams and contribute to strategic planning
• Translate science into business strategy
• Interpret and communicate scientific data to internal and external audiences
• Engage with external stakeholders including regulatory agencies and business partners
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and external scientific experts
• Represent the company at standard setting organizations, scientific meetings, conferences, and industry events
• Attend scientific conferences and meetings to stay up-to-date on the latest research and advancements
• Leverage analytical thinking for problem-solving
• Conduct independent research to support various projects, read various studies and scientific papers to gather accurate and relevant information
• Stay current with industry standards and compliance requirements
• Work collaboratively across departments
• Provide training and education to internal teams about current scientific topics and research trends

Additional Responsibilities

• Adhere to regulations, policies, work procedures, and safety rules
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs

Education

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in the field of Science, Technology, or Engineering, or equivalent experience

Work Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a scientific or regulatory affairs role within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills
• Has the ability to translate complex science into simple actionable plans that provide scientific guidance to internal teams that contribute to business success
• Pharmaceutical or life science industry experience recommended
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Be aware of all relevant SOPs, as per Company policy, as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Ability to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times

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