Career Opportunties

Associate Director - Business Development

Position Overview

The Associate Director of Business Development position will be responsible for helping to develop and foster client relationships. This individual will be the first point of contact with the client, may assist with the development of proposals for clients in collaboration with the scientific team, as well as sales of our contract services such as bioanalysis support, analytical characterization services, structural elucidation, microbiology, cell biology, and assessment of pharmaceuticals, including mAbs, recombinant proteins, and small molecules within R&D and GLP/cGMP environment.

We are seeking an experienced scientist with sales experience within a contract research organization (CRO) environment. You will play a crucial role in advancing our market presence and drive growth of the organization. This position will report directly to the Director of Strategic Pharmaceutical Development.

Essential Job Functions

Make initial contact and follow through with inbound leads
Coordinate introductory meetings with our scientific team to scope out projects
Develop proposals and fee estimates for client’s requests for proposals (RFPs)
Works collaboratively with Emery Pharma scientific team to promote Emery Pharma’s services to companies in biotech/pharma
Responsible for meeting sales targets and revenue growth targets.
Responsible for sales of Emery Pharma services in collaboration with scientific team and management
Performs other duties including attending trade shows, visiting clients onsite, present capabilities, scheduling lunch and learns
Excellent understanding of the drug development market in assigned region including target companies, size of market and emerging technologies/modalities etc.
Develop and maintain high-level client relationships through regular meetings, both face-to-face and virtual
Work with members of the business development team and operations to drive business
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Work interactively and cooperatively with all functions of the company and with senior staff to help achieve the company’s vision
These job requirements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel

Education and Requirements

Position will be full time onsite
Position will require some travel but will be based mostly based in the San Francisco Bay Area
Experience working at a contract research organization (2 years minimum)
3-8 years of pharmaceutical industry experience
Strong Analytical background, as well as some knowledge of cGMPs, ICH, relevant FDA guidelines, and understanding of the drug development process
Candidate should be a strong team player with excellent oral and written communication skills
Appropriate technical experience of relevant laboratory techniques within a regulated environment

Research Scientist – Analytical/Bioanalytical Chemistry

Position Overview

This is a Research Scientist position reporting to the Associate Director of Chemistry, for various research and development activities. This position will support a diverse set of projects and R&D activities of the company with a focus on analytical and bioanalytical chemistry, with exposure to quality management systems within a GLP/cGMP environment.

Essential Job Functions

Performing laboratory testing (method development and validation) to support Analytical Services workflow in accordance with Client deadlines/timelines.
Collaborate with the Business Development team and Senior Scientists to formulate project proposals and budgets for Clients, setting corporate and departmental goals and priorities.
Work closely with the chemistry team in terms of study initiation, data reporting and processing.
Ensuring analytical/bioanalytical equipment is maintained in good working order that includes
troubleshooting and performing minor repairs, as needed.
Analytical chemistry with natural product experience, mass spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic
resonance (NMR) experience is a plus.
Work interactively with all functions of the company and with Senior Scientists to help achieve the company’s
vision.
These job requirements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel.

Education and Requirements

Master of Science (M.S.) in Analytical Chemistry or related scientific field
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in R&D or equivalent lab environment
2-3 years of hands-on experience with LC-MS, MS/MS assay development
Must be skilled in the operation of chromatographic data acquisition and processing software packages
such as Agilent MassHunter, Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) software, Bruker TopSpin, Waters Empower ChromScope, and other software tools for data reduction and presentation
Candidates with a strong understanding of bioanalytical procedures strongly preferred
Exhibit strong technical skills and the ability to critically evaluate raw data and results without
supervision
Prior work experience in GLP/cGMP environment and working knowledge of NMR is a plus
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Senior/Principal Scientist – Analytical/Bioanalytical Chemistry

Position Overview

The Senior Scientist will be part of a diverse team of analytical and bioanalytical chemists, synthetic chemists, molecular, and microbiologists and aid in various ongoing research and development activities. This position will have the opportunity to manage and lead projects within the company, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and gain exposure and training in GLP/cGMP work.

Essential Job Functions

Independently develop and validate analytical (or bioanalytical) methods for detection and quantitation of raw materials, drugs, metabolites, impurities, etc. in biological matrices, as well as in API or product formulations. Techniques include mass spectrometry (MS and MS/MS), HPLC/UPLC, UV-Vis, CAD, NMR, etc.
Formulate research and product development proposals and budgets for the company, setting corporate and departmental goals and priorities related to R&D.
Foster close cooperative relationships with all departments in the company. Work with the Business Development team and Senior Scientists to develop proposals for clients.
Support Quality Assurance to ensure all standard operating procedures are of high quality and are readily available for analysis. May serve as Study Director for GLP/cGMP projects with strict adherence to regulatory standards.
Supervise all study activities, with the chemistry team in terms of study initiation, data reporting and processing, and site management. Ensure the Chemistry department achieves project goals and budget targets in a timely manner.
Work interactively with all functions of the company and with Senior Scientists to help achieve the company’s vision.

Education and Requirements

Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field with a focus on analytical chemistry or bioanalyses, with a minimum of 3-5 years experience in R&D or equivalent work experience (e.g., post-doctoral research) preferred.
M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field with a focus on analytical chemistry or bioanalyses, with a minimum of 8-10 years experience in R&D or equivalent work experience will also be considered.
Required: 2-3 years of hands-on experience with LC-MS, MS/MS, and/or HRMS assay development for at least some of the following: peptides, antibodies, ADCs, small molecules, new chemical entities, and oligonucleotides.
Required: Experience with independently operating and troubleshooting mass spectrometers, relevant software platforms, subsequent data analyses, and interpretation.
Required: 2-3 years experience in one or more of the following areas: API and finished product analysis,
Required: strong communication skills (writing and speaking).
Preferred: experience with method transfer and subsequent qualification, such as from USP, EP, JP, etc. monographs.
Preferred: prior knowledge of the drug discovery/development pipeline.
Preferred: prior work experience in GLP/cGMP environment.
Preferred: 1-2 years of progressive management responsibility or equivalent work experience.

The above is not an exhaustive list of experiences/expertise required/preferred for this role. Candidates should feel free to highlight any specialized experience/expertise/accomplishments in their CV/resume and/or cover letter that they believe bolter the operations of a science-driven company within the general context of analytical chemistry/bioanalyses.

About Emery Pharma

Emery Pharma is a full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) that delivers scientific solutions to accelerate pre-clinical drug development, support IND submissions, and enable drug substance and drug product analysis. Emery Pharma is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, focused on providing scientific solutions for the life science industry.

Company Benefits

We are prepared to offer the candidate a sign-on bonus and relocation package. Emery Pharma has a competitive compensation and benefits package including 90% of health, dental, and vision premiums, a 401k retirement plan with company contribution, and monthly performance bonuses.

Please send resume /C.V. with a cover letter to: careers@emerypharma.com

Emery Pharma is an equal opportunity employer.

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