A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer is seeking a Principal Scientist - Technical Services to serve as a senior technical leader supporting solid oral dosage products throughout the product lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced scientist who enjoys remaining hands-on with manufacturing operations while leading complex technical initiatives, troubleshooting product issues, and driving continuous process improvements. The successful candidate will play a critical role supporting commercial manufacturing, technology transfer, process development, validation, and product lifecycle management for multiple marketed products. This position will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Validation, and R&D teams while helping integrate new products into the organization. This is a highly visible role for someone who wants to influence commercial pharmaceutical operations without moving into a traditional people management position. Key Responsibilities Serve as a senior technical resource for solid oral dosage pharmaceutical products Support process development, scale-up, technology transfer, and commercial manufacturing activities Lead investigations and troubleshoot complex manufacturing, process, and product-related issues Design, execute, and interpret technical studies to optimize manufacturing performance Identify critical process parameters and recommend process improvements Author and review GMP documentation including protocols, reports, investigations, technical assessments, validation documents, and batch records Support process validation and continuous improvement initiatives Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Regulatory Affairs, and R&D Manage multiple products and projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior scientists, associates, and technicians Present technical findings and recommendations to leadership and business stakeholders Provide occasional off-hours manufacturing support when needed Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmaceutics, or a related scientific discipline 10+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience Extensive experience supporting solid oral dosage products Strong background in process development, scale-up, commercial manufacturing support, and technology transfer Experience conducting root-cause investigations and implementing technical solutions Knowledge of statistical analysis and experimental design Strong technical writing skills Experience authoring and reviewing GMP documentation Working knowledge of FDA, ICH, GMP, DEA, OSHA, and other relevant pharmaceutical regulations Ability to work independently and drive technical projects from concept to completion Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Ability to work on-site in Seymour, Indiana Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship Preferred Qualifications Master's degree or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline 15+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience Experience supporting multiple commercial products simultaneously Experience transitioning products from R&D into commercial manufacturing Experience supporting acquisitions, site transfers, or product integrations Regulatory submission support experience, including eCTD documentation Expertise with alternate API and excipient sourcing projects Experience with MasterControl, SAP, or similar pharmaceutical systems Proven track record mentoring junior scientists and technical teams Strong project management and stakeholder engagement experience Why Consider This Opportunity? Senior-level, high-impact technical role Opportunity to support a diverse portfolio of commercial products Exposure to upcoming product integrations and growth initiatives Collaborative and cross-functional environment Competitive compensation package Potential relocation assistance and sign-on support for qualified candidates Opportunity to remain hands-on while influencing strategic technical decisions #

LIFESCI Pay:

$110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person