Job description
NovaChem Solutions is a fast-growing, sustainability-driven company delivering advanced chemical solutions to the pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Chemist to join our Process Development team in Boston. This role combines hands-on synthesis with process optimization, analytical method development, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable, compliant, and high-purity products.
The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and brings a proven track record of driving projects from concept to tech transfer while upholding the highest standards of quality and safety.
Responsibility
- Lead design, execution, and optimization of synthetic routes for APIs and intermediates, prioritizing efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
- Develop and validate analytical methods (HPLC, GC, MS, NMR) to support characterization and QC.
- Collaborate with formulation, manufacturing, and quality teams to scale processes from benchtop to pilot and production scale.
- Prepare technical documentation, risk assessments, and regulatory submissions; maintain audit-ready records (GLP/GMP).
- Implement DOE, design of experiments, and statistical analysis to improve yields, impurity profiles, and process robustness.
- Mentor junior chemists, review experimental plans, and foster a culture of scientific rigor.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives; contribute to IP disclosures and patent filings as needed.
Qualification
- PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent; or MS with 5+ years of industry experience in process development or medicinal chemistry.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in organic synthesis, route scouting, and scale-up (lab to pilot/production).
- Strong proficiency with analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, MS, NMR) and modern characterization tools.
- Demonstrated experience with GLP/GMP environments, EHS standards, and regulatory documentation.
- Expertise in DOE, experimental design, data analysis, and process optimization.
- Excellent communication skills, ability to lead cross-functional teams, and track record of technical reporting and presentations.
- Proactive problem solver with strong project management and documentation discipline.