About this role
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
- The Senior Manager role in Scientific Affairs will serve as an individual contributor. The role requires a strong understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ICH, ISO, GMP) applicable to sterile injectables. Strong science and risk-based thinking is essential to the role.
- You will be involved in developing, leading, and managing multiple scientific projects relating to parenteral packaging and delivery demonstrating their to suitability for intended use.
- You will provide scientific leadership and oversee the design of experiments, apply knowledge across multiple disciplines to generate insights applicable 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 other key opinion leaders, is essential to this role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Understand requirements and intended use of packaging & delivery systems, analytical testing and data correlation related to the pharmaceutical market
- Develop and implement scientific strategies and thought leadership aligned with business objectives
- Establish communities of practice, advancing knowledge and exchanging best practices
- Provide scientific guidance to internal teams and contribute to strategic planning
- Translate complex 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
Additional Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively across departments
- Provide training and education to internal teams about current scientific topics and research trends
- Educate and lead scientific exchanges, technical discussions, and advisory boards with various partners to obtain background on requirements and identify opportunities for market leadership
- Adhere to regulations, policies, work procedures, and safety rules
- Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs
Education
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering or equivalent
Work Experience
- Minimum 10 years required in drug product packaging, or a scientific/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
- Adaptable to changes in the work environment, managing competing demands and dealing with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
- Ability to effectively communicate and comprehend complex ideas and concepts
- 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
Travel Requirements
Physical Requirements
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West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [email protected]. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.
Other facts
About West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality injectable solutions and services. As a trusted partner to established and emerging drug developers, West helps ensure the safe, effective containment and delivery of life-saving and life-enhancing medicines for patients. With 10,000 team members across 50 sites worldwide, West helps support our customers by delivering billions of components and devices each year.
West is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WST) and is included on the Standard & Poor's 500 index.
What you'll do
- The Senior Manager in Scientific Affairs will develop, lead, and manage scientific projects related to parenteral packaging and delivery. They will provide scientific guidance, engage with external stakeholders, and represent the company at scientific events.
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