Who We Are
ImmunoGen is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops targeted anticancer therapeutics with its proprietary antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology. The Company's lead product candidate, mirvetuximab soravtansine, is a potential treatment for folate receptor α-positive ovarian cancers and other solid tumors. Leading healthcare companies have licensed rights to use ImmunoGen's technology to develop novel anticancer therapies, and Roche's marketed product, Kadcyla, utilizes ImmunoGen's ADC technology. More information about the Company can be found at www.immunogen.com.
The Opportunity
The Analytical & Pharmaceutical Sciences Scientist will play an important role in advancing ImmunoGen’s key development programs as well as, oversee the commercialization of our Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) as the final goal. The Analytical Scientist will play a key role in the department developing and implementing analytical methods to be used in the release and characterization testing of our ADC products. The Analytical Scientist will also be responsible for leading the development of novel formulations for our ADC products by developing stability indicating methods, testing stability samples and supporting drug product development. An important role of an Analytical Scientist involves helping to support the development of antibody and ADC manufacturing processes by providing the needed technical support and expertise in analytical and characterization development, writing and reviewing reports in support of IND filings.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Develop and qualify analytical methods for the release and characterization of ADCs
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation
• Transfer methods as appropriate to CMO, CRO and QC groups
• Support ADC formulation development by setting up appropriate development and forced degradation studies
• Provide analytical support to drug product development teams working with partners and CMOs
• Plan experiments, summarize results, write and review technical reports
• Represent the department as needed at interdisciplinary meetings either internally or with external partners and CMOs
Who You Are
Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field. PhD with 0-5 years of related experience performing analytical and formulation development in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Expertise in the development and performance evaluation of chromatographic analytical methods (e.g. RP, SEC and IEX HPLC/UPLC)
• Experience using UV and fluorescence spectroscopy to analyze proteins
• Team player with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, independent contributor with minimal supervisory guidance
• Demonstrated ability to function and lead in a collaborative team
• Multitasking, ability to prioritize tasks, manage risks, and solve challenging technical problems
Desired skills:
• Experience performing capillary electrophoresis (e.g. CIEF, CZE and CE-SDS)
• Thorough knowledge of protein chemistry and common techniques for protein characterization (e.g. N-glycan mapping, peptide mapping)
• Experience formulating or assisting with formulation of proteins, especially monoclonal antibodies (e.g. formulation stability studies, forced degradation studies, freeze/thaw studies etc.)
ImmunoGen, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status.
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