Here Are Several Research Triangle Park Life Science Companies Hiring Right Now: Q2 2023
By Alex Keown
April 12, 2023
North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park is one of the leading life sciences hubs in the United States. Across the region, the life sciences are growing at a rate far outpacing other business sectors, contributing more than $2.4 billion to the state’s economy.
RTP-based companies are seeking top talent to fill a plethora of roles. BioBuzz rounds up some of the leading companies in the region seeking top talent, with examples of a few of the jobs for which they are currently hiring. And even if you miss out on these particular opportunities, you’ll still have an idea of what types of jobs are out there.
Novo Nordisk
With three facilities spread across Research Triangle Park, Novo Nordisk is hiring for multiple positions across the region. Based in Denmark, Novo Nordisk is developing therapeutics for diabetes and other serious chronic diseases, including obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. The company has sites across the globe. A full list of open, global positions, can be found here.
Examples of open positions with Novo Nordisk in RTP are:
The role of Maintenance Technician II will be to “improve systems & equipment reliability on assigned process, reduce system/equipment downtime on assigned process & support operation of assigned process.” The person in this position will also be asked to suggest practical changes or improvements to equipment & department work practices. The job requires a minimum of five years’ experience in a manufacturing industry, a minimum of three years of regulated industry & solid dose manufacturing experience, as well as demonstrated experience in executing equipment troubleshooting, preventative and predictive maintenance.
Project Quality Validation Lead – Site Capacity
The role of Validation Lead (Project Quality) for IFP expansion projects calls for the employee to provide comprehensive validation subject matter expertise regarding equipment, facility, cleaning, sterilization, product and process validation. Additionally, the role calls for a detailed knowledge of the Novo Nordisk validation procedures/validation manual & directs project areas in developing compliant validation strategies. The job requires a BA/BS degree in pharmaceutical, engineering, or other technical science field or equivalent combination of education & experience.
IQVIA
A leading provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services, IQVIA has multiple openings in Research Triangle Park, as well as in other locations across the globe. With approximately 86,000 employees, RTP-based IQVIA conducts operations in more than 100 countries.
Examples of open positions with IQVIA in RTP are:
Director of Business Development
The Director of Business Development will be tasked with “securing and retaining business through professional, consultative, proactive sales activities directed at decision-makers and decision influencers at existing and new clinical sponsors.” The director will also gain awareness of competitor activities and identify and respond to customer needs in support of potential opportunities. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in business management with 10 years of related experience, including three years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry. The candidate will also demonstrate a proven track record.
The CTE will collaborate with research staff and other stakeholders to drive trial recruitment and to support study specific training needs. The CTE acts as a strategic partner to both external and internal stakeholders to optimize the site experience and performance. Job qualifications include a BA/BS in health sciences or a related field, or equivalent academic professional qualifications. The position typically requires one or two years of prior experience.
FujiFilm Diosynth Technologies
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation, is a contract development and manufacturing organization. In 2021, the company invested approximately $2 billion in Holly Springs in order to build the largest cell culture biopharmaceutical production facility in North America. A full range of positions with the company can be found here.
The Head of Product Supply will lead the Drugs Substance Manufacturing, Drug Product & Finished Goods Manufacturing and Supply Chain groups within the company’s new production facility in Holly Springs. The position will support the company’s goal of establishing the largest end-to-end cell culture CDMO facility in North America. The role calls for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in physical, chemical or biological science, technical engineering or the equivalent. The position also calls for more than 12 years of experience from a similar role in large pharma/biotech projects.
The QA Operations Specialist III for DSM will be responsible for the “quality oversight of drug substance manufacturing processes through to operational readiness, as well as provide oversight of validation program execution for these processes.” The role will also provide QA oversight and support of project deliverables in accordance with governing processes, and procedures for the DSM program. Requirements include education and experience appropriate to a specialist level role in Validation, cGMP manufacturing operations and/or Quality oversight, in an FDA regulated facility.
Alcami Corporation
A contract development and manufacturing organization, Alcami provides services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, including innovative solutions for analytical development, clinical to commercial sterile and oral solid manufacturing, packaging. The CDMO is hiring for multiple positions across North Carolina. A full list of Alcami jobs can be found here.
An Alcami scientist is “accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment by performing analytical routine and non-routine testing in support of pharmaceutical product development or pharmaceutical manufacturing.” Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and eight years of related experience required or master’s degree with six years of related experience required.
Associate Scientist III – Analytical
The Associate Scientist III performs analytical routine and non-routine testing in support of pharmaceutical product development or pharmaceutical manufacturing. The Associate Scientist may also be required to work on method development/method validation projects. A bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience, or master’s degree with three years of related experience is required.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a global service provider for life sciences companies. Thermo Fisher delivery a combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services. The company operates multiple facilities throughout North Carolina. The company’s online jobs portal can be found here.
Sr. Technical Product Owner, Digital Marketing Data
This position will lead “scrum teams, quarterly planning, delivery of business needs and large technology initiatives.” Additionally, the role will be tasked with managing digital marketing data roadmap, articulate vision and analyzing consumer pain points. Qualifications for this role include a MBA or master’s degree in technology. The role calls for more than seven years of project management experience within a technology division.
Senior Programmer Analyst II- CDISC SDTM specialist
This position will be tasked with performing specification, development, quality validation and regulatory submission compliance for PPD developed CDISC SDTM and CDISC eCRT (Define.xml) programming deliverables, using Windows SAS Grid. Qualifications include a MS/MA degree in in computer science, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related field and more than four years of experience.
For a broader look into what companies are hiring in Research Triangle Park, or across the BioHealth Capital Region and Greater Philly areas, visit the BioBuzz Job Board search engine, a free resource for job seekers looking to enter the biotech industry or take that next step in their life sciences careers.
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Alex Keown is a freelance journalist who writes about a variety of subjects including the pharma, biotech, and life science industries. Prior to freelancing, Alex has served as a staff writer and editor for several publications.
