Associate Scientist in Formulation Group
Company: Horizon Therapeutics
Location: Reston
Posted on: March 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
At Horizon Therapeutics, we define success by the number of lives
touched, lives changed, and lives saved. Our global biotechnology
company is made up of agile, out-of-the-box thinkers with a focus
on delivering breakthrough medicines to those living with rare,
autoimmune, and severe inflammatory diseases. This is the heart of
our global mission. Start a career that enables you to live up to
your potential and help others live up to theirs. Join us. The
exceptional support we provide patients and communities equally
extends to our employees. We offer industry-leading and
award-winning benefits, compensation and rewards programs that
positively impact all areas of our employees' personal and
professional lives. Summary of Position: Horizon Therapeutics is
searching for a highly motivated individual to be part of a team
responsible for the development of biopharmaceutical formulations
and drug product manufacturing processes. You will support our
growing pipeline of medicines for patients with a wide range of
rare diseases. Key responsibilities: Perform formulation screening,
characterization, and stability studies to select stage-appropriate
formulations of our biologic products using a variety of analytical
techniques.Generate experimental protocols and documentation;
perform data analysis and interpretation; report results within the
department and at the cross-functional level.Conduct initial
troubleshooting analysis.Support team members in writing technical
reports and relevant sections of regulatory filings (e.g., INDs,
IMPDs, BLAs).Assists team members with the design and transfer of
robust fill-finish processes to external CMOs.Remain current on
latest formulation science and strategy through the literature and
conference attendance. Desired Skills and Experiences: Knowledge of
protein chemistry, degradation pathways, and biophysical methods
involved in characterization and formulation of proteins. Hands-on
experience analyzing proteins by methods such as chromatography
(e.g., SEC, IEC, RP, HIC), spectroscopy (e.g., UV-Vis) Interest to
learn new analytical techniques utilized in biologics formulation
development, e.g. sub-visible particle sizing techniques, capillary
isoelectric focusing. Experience setting up and conducting both
short-term and long-term protein stability studies. Demonstrated
ability in creative problem solving and application of scientific
principles. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong
technical writing skills: preparation of protocols, reports, SOPs,
etc. Attention to detail, high self-motivation and ability to set
priorities. Education: Educational requirements include a degree in
Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field MS
with 0-2 years experience BS with 1-3 years experience Our
ValuesTransparency: We value collaboration. Trusting teach other
and tackling tough challenges can make a powerful
difference.Accountability: We do what's right for our patient
communities through quality decisions and owning our successes and
failures.Growth: We fiercely innovate and evolve to better
ourselves, our communities and our patients.These three values come
to life through our five Leadership Expectations that apply to all
Horizon employeesEnterprise Mindset: Look beyond one's team, brand
or function to see the broader company and external
perspectiveExhibit Intellectual Curiosity: Seek to understand what
you do not know; ask the right questions of the right people and
sourcesEnsure Accountability and Courage: Step up to address
difficult issues and hold self and others accountable to
commitmentsEmbrace Diverse Perspectives: Welcome others with a
respectful attitude; integrate diverse perspectives into ways of
workingDevelop Talent: Provide feedback, coaching and mentorship to
help others be more effective in their roleAt Horizon, we know that
disease does not discriminate. We embrace the bold ideas of one
another, foster a sense of belonging, and value inclusion. We
attract and develop diverse talent because we believe that when
people from different backgrounds and life experiences come
together, we make lives better. Horizon intends that all qualified
applications are given equal opportunity, and that selection
decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate
based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other
characteristics protected by law.
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