DSP Expert Scientist Polysaccharides - Carrier Unit

Company: GlaxoSmithKline
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Site Name: Cambridge Binney StreetPosted Date: Dec 20 2022Be the human face of cutting-edge healthcareWe're combining the power of genetic and genomic insights into what causes disease, with the speed and scale of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to make better predictions about who a treatment might work for, and why. We believe this powerful combination of data and technology holds the key to fundamentally transforming medical discovery for the better, improving R&D success rates and shaping how even the most challenging diseases, like neurological conditions and cancer, can be both prevented and treated.Within the Carrier Unit group, you will integrate with a multidisciplinary team in charge of purification and characterization of recombinant proteins and polysaccharides. You will be in close contact with experts in upstream, downstream and various analytical technologies.Your mission will be focused on deep process and product understanding of polysaccharide purification, modification and complexation in different research and development contexts (early development, processability, process development, process understanding, troubleshooting, Life cycle---). The successful candidate will report to the manager of Carrier Unit, which is part of the Microbial Drug Substance organization in Technical R&D (TRD).Your Responsibilities:As Expert Scientist Polysaccharides, you will: -Design, manage and execute studies relevant to MAPS process development and product/process understanding to advance novel vaccine programs from preclinical through clinical stages. -Support and manage novel programs including in-house development, tech transfer to CMOs and providing oversight to GMP manufacturing. -Develop new processes or improve existing processes using scientific expertise, literature review or by seeking inputs from Subject Matter Experts. -Provide scientific/technical expertise to develop new Biochemical/ Biophysical methods to support vaccine process development. -Analyze data from process development studies and author reports for internal and external submission, including regulatory agencies such as the FDA. -Provide mentorship and guidance to more junior members of the team. -Benchmark specific technologies in own functional area to bring technology to state-of-the-art. -Ensure proactive scientific/technology watch within your own competency domain -Provide scientific and technical leadership in your own area of expertise and spread knowledge across the whole organization. -Be responsible for technical follow-up of external collaborations as needed.Why you?Basic Qualifications: -MS in related fields such as Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 6-10 years of relevant experience. A PhD in a relevant field with 1-5 years of experience may also be considered. -Extensive knowledge of polysaccharide chemistry and characterization including NMR -Hands-on experience in polysaccharide purification -Experience in technology transfer and scale-up of polysaccharide processes -Independent, detail-oriented and organized -Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to perform in a dynamic environment with a strong work ethic. -As the group is a multidisciplinary organization, the willingness to develop beyond the initial expertise is a prerequisite to apply to this position. -Excellent writing, communication and influencing skills. -Interest for the laboratory work and lab management -Team spirit -Autonomy, scientific rigor, analytical mindset -Scientific curiosityPreferred Qualifications: -PhD in related fields such as Chemical Engineering or Organic Chemistry. -Experience and training with DOE (Design of Experiments) and knowledge of QbD (Quality by Design) -Understanding of operations and GMP manufacturing -Good organization skills (day-to-day operations and lab management). -Ability to embrace/drive changes positively. -Imprinted with a desire for excellence. -Optimistic and open-minded. -Networking skillsWhy GSK?We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive. 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