Job Description

To develop projects/programs and contribute to novel experimental strategies and scientific vision.

FUNCTIONS:

• Functions as a lead scientific resource with cross-functional impact.
• Capable of managing and leading scientific projects which may involve cross functional areas.
• Guides the successful completion of major programs by either functioning in a project leadership role or as the lead scientific/technical resource.
• Decisions or recommendations impact the ability to achieve functional /departmental objectives.
• Provides guidance in the resolution of scientific/technical issues within the function/department.
• Works independently and integrates activities with other function/department.
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives or assignments within the function /department.
• Evaluates progress toward goals and achievement of milestones for work group, with limited additional oversight, may translate evaluation into appropriate action.
• Anticipates complex technical problems and develops practical an innovative solutions.
• Frequently develops novel processes or approaches to solve problems within a broad discipline within the work group.
• Identifies and analyzes factors and trends outside immediate area that impact project or function/department.
• Frequently introduces or creates new technologies and concepts.
• Leads teams that contribute to the achievement of department/project/product team objectives.
• Coaches, motivates and provides career and scientific/technical, advice to colleagues within the function/department.
• 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.
• 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.

EDUCATION:

• Doctorate PhD + 2 years of Scientific or Engineering experience.
• Masters + 5 years of Scientific or Engineering experience.
• Bachelors + 7 years of Scientific or Engineering experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Lead PD related Project Management projects and activities, timelines and resources allocation.
• Work in teams with multiple fields, including manufacturing, process engineering, maintenance, quality assurance, and validation to implement projects.
• Support the development of comprehensive business cases including technical and financial requirements.
• Identify potential project risks, schedule changes, or resource constraints. Develop and implement solutions to maintain scientific efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Maintain strict adherence to domestic and international regulatory requirements, internal policies, and standard operating procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Balance competing timelines and priorities, ensuring critical tasks are completed efficiently and project standards for quality and quantity are met.
• Provide flexibility to support extended hours, non-standard shifts, and evolving project demands as needed.
• Ensure activities follow cGMP procedures and are documented according to cGMP requirements including assigned training
• Independently evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Perform assignments that have clear and specific objectives and require investigation of limited number of variables
• Applies lean six sigma, operational excellence and continues improvement in assigned projects.
• Prompt and regular attendance to workplace. 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.
• Meet specific project team goals and timelines.
• Develop project plans and strategies for implementation working with project managers and SMEs.

SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech processes.
• Familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment.
• Ability to operate specialized laboratory equipment and computers as appropriate. Ability to interpret and apply GLPs and GMPs.
• Able to develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope.

Demonstrated skills in the following areas:

• Problem solving and applied engineering
• Basic technical report writing
• Verbal communication

Demonstrated Skills in the following areas:

• Basic technical presentations
• Personal Organization
• Dealing with and managing change
• Technical (Equipment Specific)
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Computer Literacy
• Specialized equipment/process expertise
• Interacts effectively with variety of communication and working styles
• Ability to independently determine when additional internal resources are required to solve problems
• Ability to handle multiple projects at one time.

Demonstrated Skills in the following areas:

• Schedule development
• Facilitation
• Collaboration
• Completion and follow-up.
• Ability to provide solutions to a large variety of technical problems of moderate to large complexity and scope.
• Problem solving skills requiring the application of scientific and theory and calculations and creative skills in the development of hypotheses and approach.
• Working knowledge of financial analysis tools.
• Ability to delegate and manage the project work of others.

Demonstrated Skills in the following areas:

• Negotiation
• Persuasion and facilitation
• Collaboration
• Project cost development
• Conflict Resolution
• Leadership and teambuilding
• Management of contractors and vendors
• Knowledge of theories and principles related to leading edge technologies.
• Advanced (industry level) technical expert in at least one specialty area.
• Ability to motivate and communicate visions/missions.

Demonstrated Skills in the following areas:

• Advanced project management.
• Presentations to large groups.
• External networking.
• Personnel coaching and development.

WORK METHODOLOGY:

• Full on site job in Juncos, PR
• Full time job
• Expected project duration: 6 months for the first contract with a high possibility of extension based on performance and budget.
• Administrative Shift (weekends and overtime may also be required).
• Expected hiring date: August 2026