Principal Research Scientist III - API

Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science Job Description:At Wyeth, we have a vision of leading the way to a healthier world. We've committed ourselves to achieving this vision by making quality, integrity and excellence the hallmarks of our business. A Fortune 500 company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that our employees are who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business.Job SummaryLead programs in the development of safe, economical and scaleable processes for the synthesis, isolation and purification of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Provide expertise to the solution of problems that arise in the preparation of APIs. Assemble and write transfer of technology packages for Pilot Plants and Production units.Job ResponsibilitiesConduct experimentation aimed at devising and optimizing safe, economical and scaleable processes for the synthesis, isolation and purification of APIs. Develop research programs that lead to robust chemical processes.Lead and carry out process development activities to support further scale-up of API for transfer to internal scale-up facilities or 3rd party suppliers. Prepare technical reports and documents for technology transfer packages, assist in the transfer of chemical processes to scale-up facilities, and troubleshoot large-scale API manufacturing processes. Facilitate status updates on projects (monthly reports, Project Review Meetings etc.). Interact with peers and managers in manner consistent with Wyeth’s company values of quality, integrity, respect for people, leadership, and collaboration.Identify process by-products and devise appropriate in-process tests.Keep abreast of breaking technical developments in organic chemistry, process development, automated reaction screening.Satisfactorily complete all cGMP/cGLP and safety training in conformance with Departmental requirementsBasic QualificationsPh.D. in Synthetic Organic ChemistryExperience with API process development, development of synthetic routes, scale up experience, technology transfer. Exemplary communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are prerequisites for the job. A working knowledge of automated parallel reactors, use of PAT, experimental design and an understanding of technology in a process environment is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to multitask effectively is critical.This position requires a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or related field with 12 years of experience. Strong background in process development is desirable with experience in third party technology transfer. Full understanding of cGMP, process validation and knowledge of regulatory environment. B.S./M.S. in Organic Chemistry or related field with relevant experience in process development.Relocation is available for this position.Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs. For more information and to apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Search Firm Representatives: Please Read Carefully. Wyeth is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into with Wyeth prior to January 2004 is hereinafter void. Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.Expected Travel Time: About 25% Zip Code :US-NY-Pearl River Leading the way to a healthier world.