Job Title: Senior Research Scientist - BDL
Purpose of Job
This role requires scientific expertise along with leadership and troubleshooting abilities. The Team Lead will oversee a team involved in the development, qualification, and execution of cell-based assays, ELISA-based methods, and process-related impurity assays. The role also supports method transfer and commercialization of biosimilars and small molecule products, ensuring regulatory compliance throughout.
Skill Required
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Assay Development Expertise: Strong experience in cell-based assays, ELISA, SPR/BLI-based assays, and process-related impurity assays for biotherapeutic products.
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Method Development & Qualification: Expertise in method development, validation, and qualification aligned with regulatory standards.
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Team Leadership & Mentorship: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and provide feedback to a team of scientists to ensure project goals are met.
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Data Review & Analysis: Skilled in reviewing and analyzing data, providing insights and guidance to the team.
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Good Documentation Practices (GDP): Knowledge of and adherence to GDP and Data Integrity standards.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Excellent communication skills to effectively lead discussions with cross-functional teams.
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Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting: Strong ability to resolve technical challenges and mentor the team through complex issue
Roles and Responsibilites
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Lead a team of scientists in developing and qualifying cell-based assays, ELISA, and SPR/BLI-based assays, ensuring project goals and regulatory standards are met.
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Plan and execute method development and validation activities, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
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Oversee sample analysis for stability, analytical similarity, and forced degradation studies.
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Review and analyze technical data, providing insights and guiding the team toward data-driven conclusions.
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Ensure compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Data Integrity standards in GxP operations.
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Review SOPs, protocols, raw data, and study reports to ensure compliance and scientific accuracy.
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Communicate findings to cross-functional teams, presenting data in project review meetings and ensuring clarity in decision-making.
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Respond to regulatory queries with scientifically sound, data-driven responses, coordinating with cross-functional teams as needed.
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Troubleshoot technical issues and provide guidance to team members to resolve challenges in assay development and execution.
Qualification Required
PhD / M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field
Competencies
Relevant skills / Industry experience
3-5 years of relevant experience in assay development, characterization, and analytical support within the biotechnology or biopharmaceutical industry
Biotech, Ahmedabad, GJ, IN, 382213