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Associate Scientist/Scientist, Drug Delivery Systems

Genentech's Early Stage Pharmaceutical Department is looking for a scientist with a background in chemical engineering, material science or polymer chemistry with application to the design and evaluation of drug delivery systems to fill a position within their inter-disciplinary Drug Delivery group. In this newly created position, you will provide expertise in the area of polymer chemistry or material sciences to evaluate external protein drug delivery technologies as well as contribute to internal delivery efforts.

In Genentech's team oriented environment, you will collaborate across functional areas to provide and analyze the performance of delivery technologies for in vitro release rates, impact on the delivered protein, ability to manufacture and biocompatibility. You will participate in due diligence evaluations of delivery technologies suitable for pipeline needs and provide expertise to facilitate the incorporation of delivery technologies into product development of selected projects. You will present concepts/findings to our review committees, author technical reports, publications, as appropriate, and submission of patent applications and regulatory filings.

Requirements:

Qualified candidates must have a technical background in chemistry, biochemistry, polymer chemistry or material sciences with a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or a related field with or without post-doctoral experience. Prior experimental experience with protein delivery systems is a strong plus, particularly in assessing technical feasibility and manufacturability of delivery systems. Candidates must have effective oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and collaborative skills and the demonstrated ability to drive for results.

DIVISION:  Process Dev & New Manuf Facil
REQUISITION NUMBER:  09-1000027367