Principal Research Scientist Ii/Associate Director

Job Description
As a discipline expert and contact, drives functional performance by designing and implementing studies aimed at new or improved products. Leads projects teams and implements new technologies to drive pipeline projects.
Responsibilities:
Leads cross-functional teams working on pipeline projects and new technologies to advance the pipeline.
Identifies, champions, and implements technical advances in the CMC area that improve our ability to transform complex molecules into medicines.
Collaborates with experts within function to integrate scientific objectives into activities associated with development of new/improved products or technology.
Advances scientific expertise within function. Proactively advises and shares knowledge and expert opinions with subordinates, peers, and senior management. Mentors and trains functional colleagues and assesses current and emerging business challenges enabling functional goal achievement.
Ensures quality and effectiveness of key results of major project plans within function through sound design, early risk assessments, and implementation of fallback strategies.
Sources and identifies emerging scientific trends from multiple internal and external sources and assess relevance. Integrates trends into functional short-term objectives. Advances technology and direction within area of discipline.
Presents scientific concepts and results for functional scientific and non-scientific leaders as well as potential and existing partners. Maximizes impact and value of expertise.
Prefer experience developing clinical formulations of long-acting-injectables (LAI). Develop, characterize and advance clinical programs utilizing LAI technology.