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Honeywell Sustainability & Decarbonization - Technical Expert for Inhaled ApplicationsThe future is what you make it.
Honeywell Sustainability & Decarbonization has been increasing its footprint in pharma and life sciences through sustainable refrigerants, high-purity materials, and high-performance packaging. To continue building our position in healthcare and life sciences, we have an exciting opening for a technical expert in inhaled applications as Senior Research Scientist - Inhaled Drug Delivery.
The successful candidate will drive adoption of our sustainable Honeywell Solstice Air medical propellant by developing technical expertise, building customer relationships, identifying unmet industry needs, and navigating the regulatory environment. This role will involve working with global, cross-functional teams to develop new applications and expand internal expertise in inhaled formulations.
LOCATION: Buffalo, NY
WORK SCHEDULE: Hybrid 3/2 schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).
Are you ready to help make the future with us?
When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.
BENEFITS:
Benefits provided may differ by role and location. Learn more at benefits.honeywell.com.
* Unlimited Vacation Plan with No Preset Maximums
* Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
* Medical/Rx Health Savings Account (HSA)
* Dental/Vision
* Short/Long-Term Disability
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* 401(k) Plan
* Education Assistance
The annual base salary range for this position is $137,000 to $144,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* New Product Development: Identify growth opportunities in medical aerosol applications and initiate NPD projects in collaboration with the commercial team through the stage-gate process.
* Formulation Development: Develop proof-of-concept metered dose inhaler (MDI) formulations using Honeywell propellants and conduct industry-standard testing to evaluate performance.
* Intellectual Property & Research: Lead research initiatives to develop and protect intellectual property (IP) related to inhaled applications, ensuring Honeywell's competitive position.
* Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with global, multidisciplinary teams to drive product innovation and market expansion.
* Regulatory & Industry Engagement: Work closely with customers, industry partners, third-party labs, trade organizations, and regulatory bodies worldwide to facilitate adoption and compliance.
* Technical Communication: Regularly update global project teams, present technical findings, and communicate complex concepts to internal and external technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Travel & External Engagement: Travel up to 10% annually for customer interactions, industry conferences, and regulatory discussions.
YOU MUST HAVE:
*Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
*5+ years of R&D experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, with a preference for aerosol development.
*3+ years of experience in inhalation science/research.
WE VALUE:
*Bachelor's degree or higher in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or biology.
*In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical actives and excipients, particularly in respiratory therapies.
*Experience in MDI formulation development.
*Understanding of IP portfolio management and landscape, with preferred experience in filing patents.
*Experience in managing lab personnel, third-party vendors, consultants, or contract research organizations.
*Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
*Strong technical presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
*Self-driven and proactive in developing, proposing, and executing technical programs.
*Strong ability to collaborate across commercial, technical, and clinical teams.
*Proven ability to influence and motivate teams without direct authority.
*Creative problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
*Experience in designing experimental studies and writing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
*Willingness to relocate to Buffalo, NY area.
Additional Information
- JOB ID: req480068
- Category: Engineering
- Location: 20 Peabody St,Buffalo,New York,14210,United States
- Exempt
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
