Research Assoc I, R&D - F&D

This Research Associate-I position at Baxter involves acting as a formulation scientist to develop new products and support existing ones, including complex injectables, lyophilized formulations, and drug-device combinations. Key responsibilities include conducting development trials using a Quality by Design approach, compiling and evaluating data, preparing technical documents, and supporting technology transfer and process validation. The role also involves ensuring regulatory compliance, troubleshooting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time.

Must Have

• Conduct product development for various dosage forms.
• Compile and evaluate development and stability data.
• Ensure development trials follow Quality by Design (QBD).
• Prepare technical documents like MFR, PDR, and protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project delivery.
• Support stability batch execution and process validation.
• Facilitate technology transfer to manufacturing plants.
• Review batch documents and stability data.
• Address regulatory commitments and submission queries.
• Troubleshoot OOS/OOT results during batch production.
• Ensure compliance with ICH, US-FDA, MHRA, EMEA guidelines.
• Manage lab equipment, documentation, and warehouse compliance.
• Prepare and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Document experiments in Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN).
• Perform Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA).

Perks & Benefits

• Support for Parents
• Continuing Education/Professional Development
• Employee Health & Well-Being Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 2 Days a Year to Volunteer

Overview

This is where new knowledge is discovered. Baxter’s Research and Development teams work cross functionally to innovate, develop and introduce creative solutions for patients needs globally. From Scientists to Engineers, your work creates the products that save and sustain lives.

Research Assoc I, R&D - F&D

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Summary:

This Research Associate-I position will act as a formulation scientist in the development of new or support of existing products. This position will also provide support for formulation/stability testing with Baxter external partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Product Development:
• To conduct development as per organization requirement for different dosage forms: Complex injectables, Lyophilized peptide formulation, Lyophilization Scale up, Drug Device combination, Pre-filled Syringes, Oligonucleotide and Protein development, Long acting injectables and/or allocated products.
• To compile & evaluate the development & stability data.
• To ensure development trials to be performed as per Quality by Design (QBD) approach.
• To prepare the technical documents e.g., Master Formula Record (MFR), Product Development Report (PDR), Product Development Lifecycle Management (PDLM) documents, Protocols & Reports.
• To provide required information for meetings with cross functional teams like Analytical, Regulatory, PSM, Product Quality, manufacturing, Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO), Project management for on time project delivery.
• To provide required information for meetings with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO), Contract Research Organizations (CRO) & contract Labs for on-time project delivery.
• To support the execution of stability batches in Baxter sites & CMOs.
• To support process validation and commercial batches.
• To provide support for successful technology transfer of drug products at manufacturing plant & Contract Manufacturing Sites.
• To review engineering batch & stability batch documents.
• To collect the Stability Batch data and review for trending and conduct review of artworks.
• To support sub-department manager reviewing the technology transfer documents for products developed by CRO & assess the documents which are in-line with QBD-based approach & as per current regulatory requirement.
• To perform the required activities for remediation projects to fulfill the regulatory commitments for Out of Specification or Project Change Control Notes or Corrective and Preventive Action or product nature and criticality.
• To perform the required activities to fulfil the regulatory submission & query requirements.
• To prepare the reports to be provided for regulatory response.
• To handle trouble shooting during exhibit and commercial batches with an ability to investigate any Out of Specification (OOS) or Out of Trend (OOT) results.
• To interact with the plant team and impart new product introduction prior to start production.
• To support External and Internal regulatory audits with respect to Manufacturing Process.
• To support market complaint related activities.
• To possess and be updated on product submission and knowledge in regulatory market, current guidelines i.e. ICH (International Council for Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use), US-FDA (United States Food and Drug Administration), MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency), EMEA (European Medicines Agency) etc.
• To identify and make available the necessary required resources or infrastructure or instruments to carry out the day-to-day functions and ensure entire documentation related to formulation development & execution of batch.
• To assist Sub-department Manager & Department Head in investigation of complaints and deviations. To analyze investigation, to suggest any further actions required, to conclude root cause and to seek approval of Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) from Department Head.
• To prepare change control and ensure timely closure of the same.
• To ensure compliance related to Lab equipment, instruments, documentation & warehouse.
• To prepare and update SOPs and send for further review of Sub-department Manager & approval of Department Head.
• To document experiments in Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN).
• To identify & request for New Equipment's or instruments for projects in upcoming portfolio & continuous improvement of Development Lab.
• To adopt & follow the Global Quality procedures.
• To identify the safety hazards & perform the Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA) in coordinates with EHS (Environmental health and safety) practices at place.
• Administrative:
• To work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• To liaise with customers, staff and suppliers for material procurement or query related or any other work.
• To review the entries in logbooks.
• In the absence of Executive, Sub-department Manager will ensure these roles and responsibilities.
• Authorities for rejections or approval:
• To hold the projects due to lack of resources as per guidance by Sub-department Manager.
• To take decision for non-compliance results as per guidance of Sub-department Manager.
• Communication to the management / superiors:
• To communicate with sourcing team if any information is required from suppliers.
• To communicate with a cross-functional team if any information is required for product development.
• To communicate about any failure or abnormal notification or non-compliance results to Sub-department Manager & Department Head for their attention and seeking the solution.
• To communicate project related issues to Sub-department Manager and implement action plan under the guidance of Sub-department Manager.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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