Scientific Technical Advisor

We are seeking a scientific/technical expert with demonstrated expertise and track record in pharmaceuticals (e.g., active pharmaceutical ingredients) and fine chemicals manufacturing and associated supply chains, in combination with strong technical writing expertise. This consultant may work on multiple projects as needed. This is a non-supervisory role engaged in the end-to-end evaluation and assessment of supply chain and manufacturing of essential medicines. Candidate should carry in-depth analysis of current manufacturing for APIs, key starting materials (KSMs), and excipients, evaluate supply vulnerability risks, and provide tailored recommendations and proposals to alleviate the specific risks. Candidate will ensure the completion of assigned tasks as per timelines, prepare project reports, technology transfer documents, communicate with the team and update on the project progress. Candidate should be adherent to project delivery and quality management SOPs.

Basic Qualification:

• Ph. D in Organic Chemistry with 2-5 years of industrial research experience in API or Fine Chemical or Excipients Process R&D/CRO/CDMO (Or)
• M Sc in Organic Chemistry with 6-10 years of industrial research experience in API or Fine Chemical or Excipients Process R&D/CRO/ CDMO

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in executing donor-funded work on time, on budget, and to donor specifications.
• Experience in API manufacturing/organic synthesis and knowledge of the pharmaceutical or fine industry markets/supply chains.
• Experience in synthetic organic chemistry, modern analysis techniques, chemical process development of diverse chemical class of APIs/ NCEs/fine chemicals on scale (lab to kilo to pilot).
• Demonstrated ability to independently search literature, design, optimize and develop synthetic processes for target molecules/APIs.
• Knowledge of advanced synthetic and analytical technologies (e.g., flow chemistry, PAT) desired.
• Demonstrated experience is scientific/technical writing of articles and reports in various formats such as Word or PowerPoint.
• Experience in leveraging data and expertise to analyze complex information and propose future work.
• Ability to handle large swaths of data and information.
• Data science / chemo-informatics knowledge desired.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a matrixed team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.

Education:

• Master’s in Organic Chemistry OR Ph. D in Organic Chemistry is required

Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyze complex chemical data sets to derive insightful conclusions.
• Evaluate manufacturing and supply-buy dynamics of APIs and their KSMs, perform chemical process technoeconomic analysis and identify the scope for improvement.
• Perform literature search using various scientific databases and analysis.
• Employ data analysis and expertise to perform manufacturing risk analysis and provide tailored recommendations/proposal including new/alternative synthetic routes and advanced manufacturing to address and solve risks.
• Write scientific reports and articles through analysis of data, synthesizing and distilling key information.
• Contribute with pharmaceutical manufacturing and donor funded expertise by working closely with other chemists and data scientists to align with project goals and meet required implementation timelines.
• Plan, execute, and complete the projects as per specifications, timelines, and budget.
• Responsible for preparation of SOPs, protocols, reports etc.
• Responsible for reviewing records and documents.