Research Associate II, Material Sciences

Teva Pharmaceuticals

West Chester, PA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$87,200–$100,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Analytical Development, Best Practices, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Fast Food, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Geography, Health Insurance, Hospital, Immunology, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Life Insurance, Management Strategy, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Material Science, Materials Management, Medical Conditions, Medical Genetics, Medicine, Microsoft Office, Military, Mobile Devices, Neuroscience, New Drug Application, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Physical Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Development, Process Manufacturing, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Requirements Management, Restricted Materials, Resume Search, Risk Analysis, Stock Purchase Plans, Team Player, Time Management, Tuition Fees, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Writing Skills

LOCATION

West Chester, PA

POSTED

1 day ago

We Are Teva

We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

Our Team, Your Impact

The Research Associate II, Material Sciences, is responsible for supporting the onboarding of new materials and ensures manufacturing readiness for clinical production activities. This includes conducting comprehensive risk assessments and specification generation for existing and new raw materials and consumables utilized in the GMP manufacturing of biologics. This is a remote position, required to be located in EST or CST timezones.

How You’ll Spend Your Day

+ Conduct risk assessments for existing and new raw materials and consumables.

+ Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop and implement mitigation strategies identified through risk assessments.

+ Define and finalize release specifications for raw materials and consumables used in the manufacturing process.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align on release specification requirements for controlled materials.

+ Manage and coordinate specification updates for controlled materials initiated by Analytical Development, Quality Control, and Material Sciences to ensure visibility and alignment that will minimize or eliminate redundancy.

+ Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Procurement, Process Development, and Manufacturing teams to assess risks and define specifications for consumables.

+ Provide data to support the Material Sciences authoring of sections of filing documents.

+ Maintain comprehensive documentation of extractables/leachables (E/L) risk assessments, TSE/BSE evaluations, nitrosamine assessments, and vendor-supplied material data.

+ Assist in investigations of non-conformances related to single-use components within the Biologics Manufacturing Facility (BMF).

+ Partner with procurement to establish CDAs/NDAs with vendors.

+ Participate in industry consortiums (e.g., BioPhorum, BPSA, ELSIE, PDA) to stay current with best practices and support the implementation of industry-aligned material management strategies at Teva.

Your Skills and Experience

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Material Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related discipline required.

+ At least 1-2 years of pharmaceutical experience with exposure to GMP regulations (including relevant internships or co-ops) required.

+ Foundational experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.

+ Demonstrated ability to support cross-functional initiatives and interdisciplinary project management.

+ Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.

+ High attention to detail and effective time management.

+ Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software tools.

Salary Range

The annual starting salary for this position is between $87,200 – $100,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

How We’ll Take Care of You

At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you’ll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community.  When it comes to your career, you’ll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you’ll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way. 

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 holiday.

• 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.

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Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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. Request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to AskHR@tevapharm.com with the nature of your request and your contact information. Only inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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