Scientist, Formulations

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At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. R&D is committed to discovering and delivering transformational vaccines and medicines to prevent and change the course of disease.

We believe the Greater Boston area is an important hub for the biotech and pharma industry, which is why we've invested in growing our footprint and expanding our R&D space in Cambridge, with a primary focus on additional state-of-the-art lab space. Here, we will bring together talent and expertise, building upon GSK's long history of vaccine development, to create globally leading viral capabilities and cutting-edge vaccines technologies, as we add to our robust portfolio targeting infectious diseases at every stage of life.

Are you seeking an opportunity where you can lead through influence using your technical expertise and contribute to the development of potential new vaccines? If so, this Scientist role could be an exciting opportunity to explore!

As a Scientist, you will lead the design and execution of scientific studies for vaccine technical programs as they progress initial development phases to clinical evaluation, technology transfer and process performance qualification at the chosen commercial site. You will leverage your advanced background to collaborate with high performing scientists and drive novel vaccine product understanding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently lead planning, design, execution, and interpretation of development projects suited to clinical phases, following the Quality by Design framework.
• Contribute to and drive solutions for mRNA delivery, enhancing RNA and protein vaccine understanding.
• Design and execute experiments for improved mRNA delivery systems, alongside advanced analytical characterization.
• Analyze and interpret results, prepare conclusions, and communicate recommendations for subsequent steps to relevant parties.
• Make sound scientific/technical and business decisions based on a balance of data, analysis and experience.
• Author technical sections of internal and external reports with minimal supervision.
• Prepare and present scientific data within Technical R&D (TRD) including Technical Development Team and may represent GSK externally (conferences, etc.)
• Use innovative thinking to solve technical challenges, delivering tangible benefits to the organization and patients.
• Employ scientific expertise and experience to influence technical decisions.
• Function effectively as a core team member on multiple concurrent projects and lead small projects
• Cultivate strong relationships in the area of technical development, both internally and externally, to enhance new method and technology advancement.

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• PhD degree in Bio/Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bio/Chemistry, or related scientific field or MSc with 4+ years of industry experience or BSc with +6 years of industry experience.
• At least one year of experience in discovery or early development of mRNA formulations.
• One or more years of experience with mRNA delivery and liposome/nanoparticle formulations and/or protein formulation.
• One or more years of experience utilizing analytical characterization techniques (UV-Vis, fluorescence, SLS/DLS, particle characterization, FTIR, IR, DSC, chromatography, etc).
• Six months or more experience with large scale mRNA LNP manufacturing processes (mixing processes, TFF, filtration etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Good understanding of biopharm/vaccine development process.
• Experience with automation, liquid handler use and scripting.
• Ability to deal with complexity, strong problem-solving and self-directional abilities.
• Proven ability to independently lead, design, conduct, and analyze experiments.
• Experience mentoring and leading junior scientists in experimental design, data analysis, and data presentation.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrix environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong internal and external relationships that drive product understanding.

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Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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