GE HealthCare Research Scientist Pharmaceutical Development 

Norway, Oslo 

569368381

Essential Responsibilities

• As part of a multifunctional team, contribute to the development of new imaging products for pre-clinical and clinical use and into commercial manufacturing, including formulation development, drug product process development and scale-up, technology transfer and GMP manufacture support.
• Prepare suitable formulations and production processes of new product candidates to correct level of quality, specifications and controls.
• In charge of laboratory work within defined area incl. planning and execution of experimental work to ensure projects are completed to agreed time and resource level.
• Work closely with external partners of any work outsourced.

• Supervise/ mentor other staff as required.
• Participate in Operational Excellence and Lean projects.
• Communicate experimental findings either verbally or in appropriate documents in a clear and concise manner.
• Produce and review suitable scientific reports & documentation to support regulatory documentation packages (IND, IMPD, NDA, MAA, etc).

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master of Science in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or in a related discipline with relevant industry experience.

• Ability to design and develop new pharmaceutical formulations and manufacturing processes drawing on multidisciplinary input on physical, chemical, biological, and engineering sciences.
• Strong scientific capability and clear thinking.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and good problem-solving skills as well as ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to breakdown complex problems into achievable goals and provide effective solutions.
• Capability of applying appropriate statistical planning and analysis tools as part of formulation development.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent team working skills and working with people across cultures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• English fluent verbal and written, and preferably Norwegian

Desired Characteristics/Skills

• Professional experience from Pharmaceutical Industry.
• In-depth understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements during the drug product development phases.
• Has developed and continues to build wide and effective networks of contacts.
• Experience in lyophilization cycle development.
• Experienced in using statistical data analysis and modelling.