Lead Chemist, PAT (Process Analytical Technology)

Job Description

• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Our Engineers support internal and external manufacturing operations to remain operational, continuously improve, and innovate. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities across many diverse areas including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities, and Validation.

Main responsibilities

• Leads the development and implementation of advanced in-line, on-line, and at-line PAT methods for the assessment of chemical and physical product and process parameters.
• Utilizes technologies that include but are not limited to spectroscopic techniques, PAT-adapted analytical technology such as online HPLC, online MS, Raman, FTIR Spectroscopy.
• Leads and advises others on experimental design and execution, statistical analysis, analytical method development, and validation.
• As a subject matter expert in PAT, provides PAT solutions and technical expertise to support site process robustness issues and process-related investigations.
• Has an understanding of the pertinent regulatory guidance applicable to PAT and leads contributions to regulatory filings.
• Supports routine supply manufacture by providing ongoing PAT technical support to the IPT.
• Provides training and coaches/mentors the PTO Engineers/Chemists in PAT-related equipment.
• Leads collaboration and sharing best practices with internal/external SMEs.
• Complies with all divisional and site-specific policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Where applicable, develops and reviews SOPs, gap analysis, and Job Aids for PAT.
• Demonstrates leadership behavior in alignment with the company’s Leadership standards.
• Leads personal career development with manager assistance using myCareer and career mapping.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master, or PhD in related technical field, including Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Minimum 4 years technical experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
• Expert knowledge of core technology/unit operations relevant to active pharmaceutical ingredients, Biotech, and/or Non-Sterile drug product manufacturing.

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: Not Applicable

VISA Sponsorship: Not Applicable

Travel Requirements: Not Applicable

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Job Posting End Date: 02/9/2025

Requisition ID: R329624