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Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment which benefits our employees, patients and communities. Senior Principal Scientist, Novel Drug Delivery Technologies - 2116247 **Senior Principal Scientist, Novel Drug Delivery Technologies**
**Description**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is looking for a Senior Principal Scientist, Novel Drug Delivery Technologies, to develop long-acting parenteral formulations for diverse advanced therapeutic modalities and contribute during the early development by designing formulation strategies and applying drug delivery concepts to enable desired exposure for preclinical and clinical studies.
**Duties and Responsibilities**
* Develop long acting injectables and extended-release formulations for New Chemical Entities (NCEs), Peptides, and ATMPs.
* Develop parenteral formulations for diverse therapeutic modalities employing novel technologiesnot limited to, liquid crystals, PLGAs, hydrogels and nanoparticulate systems.
* Evaluate novel drug delivery technologies, leverage external consultants and internal SMEs, and establish new internal and external collaborations.
* Independently take initiatives in problem solving and finding solutions to scientific challenges is required.
* Lead portfolio and technology development projects and mentor others in areas of expertise.
* Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise (SME) in cross functional formulation, process, and analytical investigations.
**Required Education & Experience**
* This position requires a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Chemical engineering or related scientific disciplines with a minimum of seven (7) years of industrial or academic experience in novel drug delivery technologies to develop long-acting injectable formulations and leadership role.
* Understanding of novel formulations & process developments, characterization and analytical techniques.
* Scientific and practical knowledge of NCEs, Peptide, and/or ATMP formulations development.
* Demonstrated drug delivery expertise through a record of publications and presentations.
* Experience in managing, leading and coaching a team of junior scientists.
* Excellence in collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with and influence a broad range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and strong ability to communicate effectively.
**Preferred Experience**
* Previous experience in biotherapeutics development with products in pre-filled syringes and other drug-device combinations and their impact on sub-visible particulate generation.
* Postdoctoral research experience in industry or academia.
**Eligibility Requirements**
* Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
* Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
* Must be 18 years of age or older.
* This position will require individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious accommodation. Click link below for more information on the vaccine mandate and COVID-19.
**Who We Are**
At Boehringer Ingelheim we create value through innovation with one clear goal: to improve the lives of patients. We develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company we focus on long term performance. We are powered by 50.000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. Learning and development for all employees is key because your growth is our growth.
Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a persons actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.
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**Primary Location**
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