Job Description:

Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for Process Development Associate.




Position type: Fulltime - Contract



Duration: 24 Months



Location: Thousand Oaks, CA



As Process Development Associate,you will:



Job Description:


Ideal candidate: Candidate should have at least five years of GMP experience and a solid understanding of unit operations for oral solid dosage forms, such as granulation, roller compaction, drying, milling, blending, compression, and film coating. Basic coding experience in R and/or Python is required to analyze and visualize experimental data, along with familiarity with at least one statistical software package like JMP or Minitab.


In this role, you will be a key member of the Oral and Enabling Delivery Systems group within the Drug Product Technologies (DPT) department. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing small molecule formulation experiments to support the development of oral solid dosage forms for early-stage clinical studies. Additionally, you will contribute to the creation and optimization of digital platform capabilities while supporting experimental efforts to design and optimize drug product formulations and processes for pre-clinical solid oral dosage forms.



Day to Day Responsibilities:??

1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams within DPT (e.g., Synthetic Enabling Technologies, Pivotal Synthetic Drug Product) and external functions (e.g., Drug Substance Technologies, Attribute Sciences, Supply Chain, and Contract Manufacturing) to support drug product development.
2. Develop and leverage platform capabilities, independently coordinate and analyze results, and communicate findings effectively in team meetings to drive formulation and process decisions.
3. Generate, collect, and document all relevant data accurately in electronic laboratory notebooks (e-LNs) to ensure compliance and traceability.
4. Maintain current knowledge of GMP regulations and SOPs, ensuring all activities adhere to regulatory and operational standards.
5. Provide scientific and risk-based evaluations of complex processes and product quality data, developing patient-centric strategies that balance business needs and innovative solutions.
6. Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the formulations laboratory, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
7. Lead the creation and optimization of digital platform capabilities to streamline drug product development processes, ensuring efficient and effective formulation outcomes.
8. Deliver clear and consistent progress reports to management and cross-functional teams, keeping all stakeholders informed on project status, future plans, and program needs.

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:???

1. Understanding of typical unit operations for the manufacture of oral solid dosage forms, such as granulation, roller compaction, drying, milling, blending, compression, and film coating.
2. Experience with programming languages such as R and/or Python, with the ability to analyze and visualize experimental data, and familiarity with at least one statistical software package (e.g., JMP, Minitab).

Thank you!


Harish Yadav



Phone: 213-797-4030



harish.yadav@innovasolutions.com



PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:


Pay Range*: ? $26.00-$30.00 per hour.

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.



Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).



ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.



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• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
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• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

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