Lead Forensic Scientist at Viatris in Kent-R&D

Job description

Mylan Pharma UK Limited Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases. We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making. Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment. For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world. The Role & What You Will Be Doing Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Lead Forensic Scientist role will make an impact: To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform the duties below. Reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties assigned to this role. The job description outlines the main duties and accountabilities in general terms only and is not intended to be prescriptive. Working across Viatris product franchises, performs critical examination of drug products and drug substances, primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, patient information leaflets and labels that can be in various languages. Trains new forensic scientists, customs, and ministries of health on best practices of anti-counterfeiting. Experienced in writing concise analytical reports, with an understanding how to translate it into non-scientific terms. Has working knowledge of GC-MS and FT-IR techniques, with awareness of Raman spectroscopy. Maintains a tidy forensic laboratory with scheduled maintenance of key equipment. Confident at presenting their own data, for example PowerPoint and also Posters at symposiums. Process and review data, interpret results and report experimental outcomes to Forensic Director. Lead the troubleshooting of instrumentation and investigation of aberrant sample results. Maintain laboratory documentation in accordance with cGMP documentation practices. Contribute to project delivery by carrying out other tasks (e.g. laboratory housekeeping, ordering, shipping samples) as required. Work with Director and identify opportunities for improvements in working practices and procedures. Oversee the day-to-day work of less experienced analytical laboratory staff. Adherence to all applicable policies and procedures, including those relating to EHS, GLP, Quality and Compliance, consistent with the role and any associated responsibilities, including people management where applicable. Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the grade of the role. To help the student complete their year in industry project and presentation in a timely manner. About Your Skills & Experience For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences: The minimum requirements for the position are outlined below. A combination of experience and/or education may be taken into consideration. Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree (for example Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Forensics) or equivalent, or substantial practical work experience. Must be willing to testify and defend your own case works in a Co