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Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Principal Research Scientist to lead their Dissolution Team within the Formulation Development Department. The role requires a strong scientific foundation, leadership potential, and a commitment to continuous learning in a fast-paced environment.
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Job Summary
Lead by example, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the Dissolution Team.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, execute, and interpret dissolution studies to support formulation development and regulatory submissions.
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting.
Matching Summary
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Principal Research Scientist to lead their Dissolution Team within the Formulation Development Department. The role requires a strong scientific foundation, leadership potential, and a commitment to continuous learning in a fast-paced environment.
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Salary
Base: $140,800 - $211,200; Bonus/Equity: eligible for annual bonus and annual equity awards; Benefits: inclusive market-leading benefits
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
dissolution studies
analytical deliverables
method development
validation protocols
regulatory submissions
problem solving skills
Nice-to-have
leadership potential
passion for learning
sense of urgency
collaboration
high-performing team culture
Key Requirements
Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Pharmaceutical Chemistry and 4-7 years experience
Master’s and 7+ years experience
Bachelor’s and 10+ years experience
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new scientific concepts
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire team members