Description

　　Purpose and ScopeThe Vice President Polymer Development will be responsible for the developmentand design of new polymer suitable for formulation development and workingwith outside companies and/or universities to develop relationships for theadvancement of Tolmar polymer-enabled formulation strategies. Will assist inthe design of polymer scale-up and manufacturing at Tolmar. Will be a memberof the product development leadership team.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelop and design new polymer formulations.Work 'hands-on' with Polymer formulation development personnel to refinepolymer formulations.Conduct process research and develop and/or improve procedures on polymerManufacturing activities.Synthesize lab scale and commercial scale lots of novel biodegradablepolymers.Prepare validation protocols and reports, write transfer packages,standard operating procedures and regulatory responses.Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers.Work closely with formulation development, process development andanalytical teams to support overall product development objectives.Align with Nonclinical and Regulatory toxicology and registration strategies.Responsible for GMP compliance in the polymer manufacturing area.Responsible for technical sections of appropriate regulatory filings.Participate in required annual hazardous waste training. Hazardous wasteinvolvement may include, but is not limited to container and tank managementand inspections, generation of hazardous waste as a part of production orsampling processes and transfer of hazardous waste between lab procedurearea, satellite accumulation and storage. Respond to spills per the ChemicalSpill Procedures.Perform various other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to lead and train junior scientists.Working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing.Knowledge of development data sets and documentation on the polymerformulation processGood written and oral communication.Ability to work with minimal supervision.Ability to analyze complex development problems and propose and implementcreative solutions.Core ValuesThe Vice President Polymer Development is expected to operate within theframework of Tolmar's Core Values:Consistently operate with the highest standards of ethics and compliance.Take ownership of your actions, success and setbacks.Respect each other and understand that honest collaboration is at the heart ofour company success.Go the extra mile to make things happen.Be committed to all we do and the patients we serve.Embrace change with enthusiasm.Strive to learn about and understand the needs of customers and patients,and take action with great speed and efficiency no matter the task.Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline, Ph.D. preferred.Fifteen or more years' experience in polymer development and manufacturingin the pharmaceutical industry.Working ConditionsWorking conditions are typical for an office environment.Laboratory setting. Will be exposed to solvents, bio-hazardous materials,hazardous waste, and pharmaceuticals.Compensation and BenefitsAnnual Pay Range: $285,000 - $325,000Bonus EligibleBenefits information: https://www.tolmar.com/careers/employee-benefitsTolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practicesincluding market-based base pay and a strong benefits package. The finalcompensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selectedcandidates qualifications and experience.Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basisage 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, geneticinformation, military or veteran status, national origin, race,religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protectedby state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified a plicants begiven equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-relatedfactors.Qualifications

　　BehaviorsLeader - Inspires teammates to follow them

　　EducationBachelors of Chemistry (required)PHD of Chemistry (preferred)

　　Experience15 years: *Fifteen or more years' experience in polymer development andmanufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry. (required)

　　SkillsAbility to Establish Goals and Objectives (required)

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate againstemployees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, ordisclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.However, employees who have access to the compensation information of otheremployees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannotdisclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do nototherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtheranceof an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an