What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Fellow position at Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMO?
CordenPharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives. Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being. Our People Vision We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.
Summary
Represents the pinnacle of scientific expertise and leadership, driving innovative strategies, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and shaping organizational research priorities to address current and future challenges. Emphasis is on understanding a wide range of scientific technology and the creative application of a full range of literature-based and theoretical concepts, over a diverse range of chemistry, to the design and implementation of cost-effective processes for the manufacture of the Corden's pharmaceuticals and contract business products.
Responsible for providing strong technical and scientific support to technical staff. Liaison to academic contacts. Liaison between Development and other departments when technical issues arise.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned
Provides visionary scientific leadership, shaping the long-term research direction of Corden Pharma. Leads enterprise-wide initiatives to identify and implement vanguard technologies that drive innovation and business growth. Mentors scientists, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and creativity across Corden Pharma.
Serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, influencing decisions on research priorities and organizational strategy. Influences strategic budgeting decisions for high-level research initiatives and innovation programs. Collaborates with executive leadership to address funding for breakthrough research opportunities and transformational projects.
Safety & Environmental Responsibilities
Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.
Quality Responsibilities
Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.
cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Doctoral Degree (PhD) with 15 years of advanced scientific experience within the Pharmaceutical Industry, or a combination of Pharmaceutical Industry and/or academic experience, or the equivalent, is required.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and analytical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply, explore, and adapt advanced mathematical concepts, including but not limited to, multivariate statistics, chemometrics, differential equations, and probability theory in reference to, for example, problem solving for process and analytical method optimization, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, design of experiments, data driven decision making, and risk assessments. While expertise in all areas is not expected, the ability to delve into and effectively utilize mathematical tools as needed is expected.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (chemical formulae, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Domestic and international travel may be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to work with hands; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CORE COMPETENCIES
These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.
Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
Benefits
Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.
This post will expire September 30, 2026
Summary
Represents the pinnacle of scientific expertise and leadership, driving innovative strategies, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and shaping organizational research priorities to address current and future challenges. Emphasis is on understanding a wide range of scientific technology and the creative application of a full range of literature-based and theoretical concepts, over a diverse range of chemistry, to the design and implementation of cost-effective processes for the manufacture of the Corden's pharmaceuticals and contract business products.
Responsible for providing strong technical and scientific support to technical staff. Liaison to academic contacts. Liaison between Development and other departments when technical issues arise.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned
- Develops and drives the scientific vision for Corden, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals
- Identifies emerging technologies and integrates them to solve critical business challenges
- Advises executive leadership on research prioritization and portfolio optimization
- Mentors scientists and leads initiatives to elevate the overall scientific acumen of Corden Pharma
- Drives broad as well as project-specific innovation and ensures timely delivery of scientific solutions
- Submits patents, presents at scientific conferences, and publishes in scientific journals
- Confers with scientists and engineers within the Corden Pharma environment regarding research and prepares technical papers and reports
- Designs, develops, and executes and/or oversees the execution of innovative procedures, processes, and methods for solutions to chemical and technical problems
- Provides leadership and evaluation of intellectual property issues
- Serves as a liaison with multiple disciplines and/or manufacturing or development sites
- Evaluates proposals for external publication (including presentations) considering proprietary restrictions, and makes recommendations for compliance
- Has a consistent record of contributing innovative and practical solutions to technical problems; and develops or directs the development of solutions to complex technical problems where little or no precedence exists
- Ensures that the site technological processes are sufficient and robust to meet yield, quality, throughput, and SHE (Safety, Health, & Environment) requirements
- Provides input for evaluations of new processes and new business opportunities proposed for implementation into development and/or manufacturing as requested
Provides visionary scientific leadership, shaping the long-term research direction of Corden Pharma. Leads enterprise-wide initiatives to identify and implement vanguard technologies that drive innovation and business growth. Mentors scientists, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and creativity across Corden Pharma.
Serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, influencing decisions on research priorities and organizational strategy. Influences strategic budgeting decisions for high-level research initiatives and innovation programs. Collaborates with executive leadership to address funding for breakthrough research opportunities and transformational projects.
Safety & Environmental Responsibilities
Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.
Quality Responsibilities
Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.
cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Doctoral Degree (PhD) with 15 years of advanced scientific experience within the Pharmaceutical Industry, or a combination of Pharmaceutical Industry and/or academic experience, or the equivalent, is required.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and analytical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply, explore, and adapt advanced mathematical concepts, including but not limited to, multivariate statistics, chemometrics, differential equations, and probability theory in reference to, for example, problem solving for process and analytical method optimization, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, design of experiments, data driven decision making, and risk assessments. While expertise in all areas is not expected, the ability to delve into and effectively utilize mathematical tools as needed is expected.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (chemical formulae, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Domestic and international travel may be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to work with hands; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CORE COMPETENCIES
These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.
- Recognized scientific expert, both internally and externally to Corden Pharma
- Proven expertise in the design and execution of organic syntheses and/or analytical operations with a diverse range of chemistry knowledge
- Broad and thorough knowledge of scientific and patent literature, with the ability to perform comprehensive literature searches
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to provide technical insight into the development processes
- Data analysis skills with the ability to function in an interactive, interdisciplinary, team environment
- Excellent computer skills
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and resolution
- Broad understanding of chemical reactivity, process safety, cross reactivities, side products, and waste streams
- Thorough working knowledge of regulatory issues in pharmaceutical manufacturing including cGMPs, PSM, OSHA, EPA requirements, and process hazard analysis. Ability to interpret regulatory laws and propose, defend, and implement cost-effective solutions
Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance PPO/HSA
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
- ID Theft Protection
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
- Vision Insurance
Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.
This post will expire September 30, 2026
Salary : $195,000 - $215,000