Lead Forensic Scientist

The Role & What You Will Be DoingEvery day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Lead Forensic Scientist role will make an impact:To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform the duties below. Reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties assigned to this role. The

job description
outlines the main duties and accountabilities in general terms only and is not intended to be prescriptive.* Working across Viatris product franchises, performs critical examination of drug products and drug substances, primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, patient information leaflets and labels that can be in various languages.
* Trains new forensic scientists, customs, and ministries of health on best practices of anti-counterfeiting.
* Experienced in writing concise analytical reports, with an understanding how to translate it into non-scientific terms.
* Has working knowledge of GC-MS and FT-IR techniques, with awareness of Raman spectroscopy.
* Maintains a tidy forensic laboratory with scheduled maintenance of key equipment.
* Confident at presenting their own data, for example PowerPoint and also Posters at symposiums.
* Process and review data, interpret results and report experimental outcomes to Forensic Director.
* Lead the troubleshooting of instrumentation and investigation of aberrant sample results.
* Maintain laboratory documentation in accordance with cGMP documentation practices.
* Contribute to project delivery by carrying out other tasks (e.g. laboratory housekeeping, ordering, shipping samples) as required.
* Work with Director and identify opportunities for improvements in working practices and procedures.
* Oversee the day-to-day work of less experienced analytical laboratory staff.
* Adherence to all applicable policies and procedures, including those relating to EHS, GLP, Quality and Compliance, consistent with the role and any associated responsibilities, including people management where applicable.
* Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the grade of the role.
* To help the student complete their year in industry project and presentation in a timely manner.About Your Skills & ExperienceFor this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:The minimum requirements for the position are outlined below. A combination of experience and/or education may be taken into consideration.* Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree (for example Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Forensics) or equivalent, or substantial practical work experience.
* Must be willing to testify and defend your own case works in a Court of Law.
* Willing to travel to deliver training and enhance networking.
* Good understanding of laboratory safety and best practice.
* Has very good verbal and written communication skills – for example, the role requires networking to access authentic comparator products and artworks.
* Has a good understanding of basic principles of physical, organic and analytical chemistry, and can demonstrate advanced knowledge in specific areas related to their experience.
* Highly familiar with calculations used in analytical chemistry and the application of statistics.
* Has a good understanding and substantial practical experience of modern laboratory techniques, including HPLC and FT-IR.
* Previously practical use of GC-MS would be desirable.
* Able to work with others to plan the day-to-day work of a small team.
* Able to work autonomously to deliver multiple tasks, planning own work to consistently achieve output of high-quality results in a timely manner.
* Able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
* Able to lead troubleshooting and investigations.
* Good IT skills (including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, TEAMS).
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Enthusiasm to work in a laboratory-based role.
At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.Benefits at ViatrisAt Viatris,

we offer
competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. Some of our benefits include the following on top of a competitive

salary:
* Top Employer Accreditation, demonstrating that we provide excellent people policies and practices
* Competitive compensation package inclusive of annual discretionary bonus
* Focus on career progression with growth and development opportunities
* Emphasis on Health & Wellness programmes
* 100% paid medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
* Life cover
* Excellent empl