Senior Analytical Development R&D Scientist

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.  

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on four core values: People, Quality, Service and Innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.  

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let’s revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.  

At Empower, the Senior Analytical Research and Development Scientist is key to advancing our mission of creating innovative, affordable medications that transform lives and expand access to high-quality healthcare. This role ensures the integrity, safety, and efficacy of our products through cutting-edge analytical science and compliance with global regulatory standards. Join a dynamic team where your expertise in analytical methods will drive innovation, shape pharmaceutical solutions, and make a meaningful impact on patients.

• Designs, optimizes, and validates robust analytical methods for characterizing drug substances and drug products across sterile and non-sterile dosage forms using techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography (GC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-VIS), ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines including United States Pharmacopeia (USP), European Pharmacopeia, and International Council for Harmonisation (ICH).
• Oversees the execution of analytical testing to support formulation development, stability studies, and release testing, including evaluation of compatibility samples, formulation intermediates, drug substances, and final drug products.
• Supervises the execution of critical tests such as content uniformity, assay development, impurity analysis, and other product-specific analytical assessments to ensure quality and compliance.
• Ensures the maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments to ensure optimal performance and adherence to quality standards.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to junior scientists, fostering skill development and ensuring technical excellence within the laboratory team.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Exceptional critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, foster cross-functional teamwork, and drive innovation.
• Advanced technical proficiency in analytical methodologies (e.g., HPLC, GC, UV-VIS, FTIR, dissolution testing, particle size analysis, sterility techniques) and instrumentation/software (e.g., Empower, ChemStation), with strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as ICH guidelines, USP standards, Food and Drug Administration requirements, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in analytical method development and testing within pharmaceutical or healthcare settings, with demonstrated expertise in aseptic techniques, regulatory compliance, and sterile compounding practices.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field; Master’s or Doctor of Philosophy in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Hazardous Drug Handling Certification and cGMP Training Certification are preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI in daily work to drive efficiency, solve problems, and enhance decision-making—adept at integrating AI-powered solutions into all workflows.

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/