Job Description

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

The Global Research & Development (R&D) division at Teva is committed to advancing new medicines, devices, and combination products that provide significant therapeutic value to patients worldwide. Our team of scientists, engineers, medical professionals, and project leaders collaborate globally to develop novel biologics, biosimilars, specialty small molecules, generics, and over-the-counter therapies with scientific rigor and innovative thinking.

Biologics CMC, a critical division within Teva Pharmaceuticals, focuses on the development of biopharmaceuticals. The team manages products at various stages of development, from IND submission through BLA filing. The Drug Product Development (DPD) group, situated within Biologics CMC, is responsible for formulation development, drug product manufacturing processes, and technology transfer to GMP manufacturing facilities.

We are seeking a highly motivated Biological Researcher II to join the DPD team at the West Chester, PA site. This is a primarily laboratory-based onsite role, ideally suited for candidates who excel in collaborative lab environments.

How you’ll spend your day

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments. 

· Perform analytical testing in accordance with regulatory standards and internal policies to support formulation and drug product process development for both liquid and lyophilized dosage forms.

· Generate reliable, high-quality data rooted in sound scientific methodology and record findings in electronic lab notebook.

· Analyze data, interpret results critically, and draw well-supported conclusions.

· Conduct studies to facilitate selection of formulation compositions and container closure systems and execute early-stage process development to support drug product manufacturing.

· Organize and present scientific data effectively in presentations and written reports.

· Employ data analytics to enhance workflow efficiency, data entry accuracy, and data digitalization processes.

Your experience and qualifications

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related discipline, relevant experience:

o at least 5 years for Bachelor’s degree

o at least 3 years for Master’s degree

· Demonstrated eagerness to learn and adopt new scientific techniques.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Background in protein chemistry and protein handling.

· Direct experience with analytical techniques for protein characterization and stability assessment.

· Technical proficiency in experimental execution and troubleshooting.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including: 

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls. 

Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan. 

Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays. 

Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance. 

Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.  

The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.   

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Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

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