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Summary of Role:
To develop projects/programs and contribute to novel experimental strategies and scientific vision.
Responsibilities:
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Functions as a lead scientific resource with cross-functional impact.
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Capable of managing and leading scientific projects which may involve cross functional areas.
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Guides the successful completion of major programs by either functioning in a project leadership role or as the lead scientific/technical resource.
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Decisions or recommendations impact the ability to achieve functional /departmental objectives.
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Provides guidance in the resolution of scientific/technical issues within the function/department.
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Works independently and integrates activities with other function/department.
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Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives or assignments within the function /department.
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Evaluates progress toward goals and achievement of milestones for work group, with limited additional oversight, may translate evaluation into appropriate action.
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Anticipates complex technical problems and develops practical an innovative solutions.
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Frequently develops novel processes or approaches to solve problems within a broad discipline within the work group.
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Identifies and analyzes factors and trends outside immediate area that impact project or function/department.
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Frequently introduces or creates new technologies and concepts.
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Leads teams that contribute to the achievement of department/project/product team objectives.
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Coaches, motivates and provides career and scientific/technical, advice to colleagues within the function/department.
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Communicates and/or presents scientific/technical information formally and informally within area of expertise to a diverse set of audiences, including senior management and external scientific community.
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Applies knowledge of drug discovery and development process to guide functions/departments. Act as scientific/technical expert within the function /department Leads the development of key scientific/technical Comments.
Location: Juncos, PR
Shift: Although main working hours are regular 8:00 am to 5:00 pm the candidate need the flexibility to support non-standard shift operations in a 7/24 format including extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
Education:
Doctorate PhD + 2 years of Scientific or Engineering experience OR Masters + 5 years of Scientific or Engineering experience OR Bachelors + 7 years of Scientific or Engineering experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Support all phases of inspection project management—from planning and implementation to monitoring, completion, and follow-up—ensuring alignment with goals, timelines, and quality standards.
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Lead PD related Project Management projects and activities, timelines and resources allocation.
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Work in teams with multiple fields, including manufacturing, process engineering, maintenance, quality assurance, and validation to implement projects.
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Support the development of comprehensive business cases including technical and financial requirements.
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Identify potential project risks, schedule changes, or resource constraints. Develop and implement solutions to maintain scientific efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction.
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Maintain strict adherence to domestic and international regulatory requirements, internal policies, and standard operating procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
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Balance competing timelines and priorities, ensuring critical tasks are completed efficiently and project standards for quality and quantity are met.
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Provide flexibility to support extended hours, non-standard shifts, and evolving project demands as needed.
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Ensure activities follow cGMP procedures and are documented according to cGMP requirements including assigned training
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Independently evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
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Perform assignments that have clear and specific objectives and require investigation of limited number of variables
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Applies lean six sigma, operational excellence and continues improvement in assigned projects.
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Prompt and regular attendance to workplace.
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Meet specific project team goals and timelines.
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Develop project plans and strategies for implementation working with project managers and SMEs.
This position is for a term contract supporting one of ECHO Consulting Group partners on site at their facility.
We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora
Full time
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned
Affiliated Companies: Echo Consulting Group Inc
