Sr. Scientist, Analytical Development

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Novavax, Inc (Nasdaq:NVAX) is a biotechnology company that creates transformational vaccines that address some of the world's most pressing infectious diseases. We have more than a decade of experience contending with some of the world's most devastating diseases, including COVID-19, seasonal influenza, RSV, Ebola, MERS, and SARS. Hard-won lessons and significant advances illustrate that our proven technology has tremendous potential to make a substantial contribution to public health worldwide.

Our scientists are committed to developing vaccine candidates for some of the world's toughest viral threats by utilizing the power of our innovative recombinant nanoparticle vaccine platform. Our vaccine technology combines the power and speed of genetic engineering with the immunogenicity enhancing properties of our Matrix-M adjuvant to efficiently produce highly immunogenic particles targeting some of the most pressing viral infectious diseases.

Novavax, Inc. is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland with additional facilities in Uppsala, Sweden and Bohumil, Czech Republic.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Sr. Scientist to join our Analytical Development department to lead a group of energetic scientists. The qualified individual should have demonstrated proficiency with development and application of HPLC, LC/MS and/or Size Separation based methods for phase-appropriate characterization of protein or vaccine products, including but not limited to peptide mapping, size-exclusion chromatography (SEC), residual assays, and intact mass determination via high-resolution LC/MS analysis. The candidate will take a leading role in development, qualification, and validation of molecular separation assays for testing vaccine products. The candidate will be expected to work efficiently with cross-functional teams. Good understanding of FDA and ICH guidelines and practical knowledge with assay validation and cGMP is a plus for this position.

Essential Functions

• Lead and build a team of professionals towards developing, qualifying, and validating separation methods for characterization of recombinant protein vaccine products

• Participate in cross-functional workflows and provide scientific guidance to teams

• Apply new cutting-edge technologies to improve throughput for in-process testing and enhance capability of product characterization

• Perform method transfers to QC and other groups and external partners

• Thoroughly analyze results and methods, solve analytical problems, troubleshoot assays and meet regulatory expectations for analytics

• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

• Prepare and review standard operating procedures, method development reports, qualification/validation protocols and reports, and scientific journal publications and presentations.

• Write, edit, and review analytical sections of CMC regulatory filings

• Maintain effective communication with process development, formulation development, QC, QA, research, and clinical immunology

• Present scientific findings at internal and external meetings

• Assigns work and provides guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is a people manager position, responsible for managing a team of 3-5 scientists.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Informal management/team lead experience

• Strong expertise in development of separation methods for recombinant proteins.

• Strong assay development skills.

• Ability to manage a team of scientists, and develop and motivate scientists to achieve results

• Demonstrated leadership skills and capable of working collaboratively and cross functionally.

• Ability to critically analyze data using statistical tools and to compile and review technical reports.

• Ability to define priorities and process to get things done.

• Knowledge and expertise in principles and practice of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) is preferred.

• Excellent record keeping abilities to adequately record, analyze, and document analytical data generated in support of regulatory requirements

• Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills.

Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications

MS or PhD in analytical science, chemistry, biochemistry, or related field with minimum of 8 years of experience in biopharmaceutical and/or vaccine development.

Novavax offers a base salary, annual bonus, equity grants, professional career development/growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Rx, STD, LTD, Life, Optional Life, 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Novavax is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment and advancement opportunities are available to all individuals on an at-will basis, regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, protective hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Except where prohibited by applicable state law, this position requires that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation or qualify for an exemption.