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Carry out analytical research and development for pharmaceutical process development and manufacturing;

Take a leadership role in a research group to ensure projects moving forward on time;

Operate and maintain analytical instruments and equipments; 

Design, conduct and direct studies, analyze data to draw sound conclusions;

Solve technical problems in method development, validation and sample testing;

Communicate with clients on project progress, research results, challenges and solutions in English, and answer queries in a timely basis;

Compile guidelines, procedures and work plans, generate/revise reports and present/review results;

Be familiar with ICH Guidelines, USP, EP and CP.

STA Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a WuXi AppTec company (WuXi STA), is a global leading small molecule pharmaceutical development and manufacturing capability and technology platform company serving the life science industry, with operations in China and the United States. As a premier Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), STA offers our worldwide partners efficient, flexible and high-quality solutions for small molecule Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and finished dosage forms.

A Leading Company of Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization(CDMO)

The World’s Largest Process Chemistry Team

To learn the most cutting edge technologies in the pharmaceutical development field

To work with 200+ global new drug development companies

Systemic and Multiple Training Programs(Technical/Soft skills/Management)

Diversified Career Development and Promotion Trails

Explore diverse data sources and work closely with Data Analyst on data processing, including data validation, data curation, data visualization etc.

Apply machine learning, semantic analysis, statistical methods, etc. to find structure in large data sets.

Work in technical teams in development, deployment, and application of applied analytics, predictive analytics, and prescriptive analytics.

Work alongside vendors to translate algorithms into data services.

Analyze information acquired, compare solutions and weight them against the actual needs, propose appropriate analyzing technologies or informatics tools.

Mininum Qualifications:
· Master or above degree in a data-related discipline (Data Science, Computer Science, Cheminformatics, etc.);
· Expert knowledge of Python, R, SQL etc.;
· Familiar with Linux system;
· Expertise in data modeling and simulation;
· Good communication skills and team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Proven track record in industrial, chemical, biotechnology business with big data or digital projects;
· 3+ years’ experience in developing statistical models, machine learnings and carrying out complex quantitative analytics;
· Knowledge of Life Science, Chemical Engineering is preferred;
· Fluent in both written and oral English;
· Passion to learn new technologies.

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Work closely with department head to meet project timelines, departmental goal, and customer requests

Coordinate with the customer for new projects, preparing technical proposals addressing their needs and drawing up cost estimates for project work

Responsible for customer satisfaction and act as the primary customer contact to make the customer interface stronger

Provide technical oversight and leadership to group/project leaders and troubleshoot personally on the shop floor where necessary to ensure smooth progress of projects

Participate in teleconferences and review update reports on ongoing projects to keep customers briefed on progress of projects

Hiring, retaining and establishing training program for the best talent

Plan for technological upgrades of the capabilities of the formulation group/ CT, by evaluating new technologies/instruments which can bring value to the customers

Maximizing efficiencies and pioneering innovative techniques

STA Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a WuXi AppTec company (WuXi STA), is a global leading small molecule pharmaceutical development and manufacturing capability and technology platform company serving the life science industry, with operations in China and the United States. As a premier Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), STA offers our worldwide partners efficient, flexible and high-quality solutions for small molecule Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and finished dosage forms.

A Leading Company of Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization(CDMO)

The World’s Largest Process Chemistry Team

To learn the most cutting edge technologies in the pharmaceutical development field

To work with 200+ global new drug development companies

Systemic and Multiple Training Programs(Technical/Soft skills/Management)

Diversified Career Development and Promotion Trails

Provides technical support for pilot- and commercial-scale production of intermediates and API that requires the application of innovative manufacturing technologies, especially for Oligo/Peptide SPPS, preparative chromatography (HPLC, IEX, UFDF, etc.), and lyophilization. Technical support are realized in the form of (include but are not limited to):

Design, modification and assembly of equipment and set up

Selection and evaluation of process technology and methods

Development, determination and optimization of process parameters

Devise tests before actual production, collect and analyze process data

Enabling, execution and troubleshooting of production

Serves as the subject matter expert or chief process engineer to communicate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand their technical requirements on API production. Translate such request into well-defined and practicable action items for the production team to implement. Report the production results afterwards, summarize key findings & problems, and suggest solutions for future improvement.

Keep track of the status of existing manufacturing technologies that are already applied and identify areas of deficiency. Devise plans, action items and resources for technology consolidation, debottlenecking and continuous improvement.

Explore, introduce and develop new technical capabilities and platforms based on project and market need by collaborating with R&D teams or other departments. Formulate long- term technical roadmaps to facilitate business growth and to create new source of revenue for the company.

Supervise and mentor a team of subject matter experts and process engineers to ensure all the relevant API production projects are fully supported, and to build up a pipeline of versatile talents to meet the rapid growth in the service of the company.

Manages a pool of specialized equipment and a number of laboratories and warehouses for SPPS, preparative chromatography and lyophilization. Adopt measures to maintain well-organized inventory, maximize equipment utilization rate and minimize the maintenance cost.

Establish, develop and continuously upgrade the GMP documentation systems, standard operating procedures (SOP), technical working instruction (TWI) of various manufacturing technologies to ensure the production operation are compliant with the GMP policy and to satisfy the highest safety standard.

Provides technical trainings and seminars to personnel of other departments to promote the application of new manufacturing technologies, and to resolve any misconception and miscommunication.

Master, or more preferably, doctoral degree in chemical engineering, pharmaceutical engineering or other relevant disciplines

5+ years research or industrial experience in pharmaceutical, chemical or other related

industries; oversea study research and working experience is definitely an advantage

Familiar with Oligo/Peptide API manufacturing process and/or common chemical unit operations

Solid knowledge or experience in Oligo/Peptide chemistry, preparative chromatography and /or lyophilization is an advantage

Familiar with GMP operation is preferred

Good oral and written communication skill in English and Mandarin is a must

Prepare Quotations/Proposals with inputs from key stakeholders.

Participate in the planning and implementation of project. Establishes project objectives, timelines and deliverables. Defines project tasks and resource requirements. 

Closely monitor/control project progression to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget. Reports project progress to all key stakeholders. 

Support technical team to investigate potentially serious situations and implements corrective measures.

Serves as liaison with client contacts, manages day-to-day communications.

Represents company in project meetings, prepares meeting agenda and minutes, and follow through action items.

Evaluates and assesses project results, provides recommendations for future improvements.

Provides support to business development team to attend customer visits, conferences or tradeshows.

Experience / Education  
· Masters (MS) or PhD in chemistry
·A minimum of 5 years pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industry experience preferably in process R&D, API development and manufacturing area.
·Prior experience in project management or managing external research collaborations.

Technical Skills / Knowledge:
· Candidate should possess strong and effective project management, problem solving and interpersonal skills and have a proven track record working cross-functionally across a wide variety of technical, business and operational areas.
·Demonstrates good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and small molecule drug development process
·Experience in Contract Research Organization (CRO) or Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) is preferred, but not required.

Independence/ Accountability:
 ·Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, highly flexible.
·Must be organized and detailed-oriented.

Problem Solving:
 ·Proven experience in creating and carrying out successful plans and processes

Leadership Activities:
 ·Work closely with team members in the business units and the project management team to ensure coordination of efforts and ensure good communication with all parties.

Communication Skills:
 ·Proficiency in both English and Mandarin is required.
·Excellent communications skills (verbal, written, and presentation skills).
·Ability to use all Microsoft Office products

Physical Requirements:  
· Ability to stand /Sit/walk for long periods of time
·Ability to Lift 10 lbs routinely
·Ability to crouch, bend, twist, and reach
·Ability to push/pull 10 lbs routinely/ often / occasionally