Process Chemist III

Work mode: Onsite

Onsite Location(s):

Cork, C, IE

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At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

We are seeking a Process Chemist III on a permanent basis to join our team.

Job Purpose:

The Process Chemist independently leads and delivers chemical process development, optimisation, and scale-up activities across the product lifecycle, from laboratory design through to commercial manufacturing.

This role applies advanced technical expertise in chemistry and process engineering to resolve complex manufacturing challenges, improve process robustness, and support regulatory compliance. The Chemist (P3) acts as a technical subject matter contributor, influencing cross-functional teams and supporting continuous improvement initiatives with minimal supervision

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, optimisation, and scale-up of chemical processes for new and existing products, ensuring safety, quality, and manufacturability.
Independently plan and execute laboratory, pilot-scale, and plant-relevant experiments, including DoE, reaction optimisation, workup design, and product characterisation.
Serve as a technical lead for assigned processes or projects, providing expert input to Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
Analyse and improve existing manufacturing processes using advanced chemistry, process engineering principles, and Lean Six Sigma tools.
Lead technology transfer activities from development to manufacturing, ensuring robust process understanding and successful implementation.
Proactively troubleshoot complex process deviations, leading root cause investigations and defining sustainable corrective actions.
Define, justify, and defend critical process parameters (CPPs) to support validation activities, regulatory submissions, and process robustness.
Implement and enhance process monitoring strategies, including PAT and statistical trending, to drive control and continuous improvement.
Author and review technical reports, SOPs, batch documentation, and validation protocols, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Provide technical mentoring and guidance to junior chemists and operations staff, supporting capability development across the team.
Represent Process Chemistry in cross-functional forums, risk assessments, and project reviews.

Quality System Requirements

Demonstrates a strong commitment to patient safety and product quality by ensuring compliance with the Quality Policy, GMP requirements, and all applicable procedures.

Supports and promotes a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and EHS excellence within the function.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree (Level 8 or higher) in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
4–6 years’ experience in a GMP-regulated environment as a Process, Manufacturing, or Development Chemist.
Demonstrated expertise in synthetic and process chemistry, including route development, optimisation, and scale-up.
Proven ability to independently lead technical workstreams and deliver results with limited supervision.
Strong data-driven problem-solving and statistical analysis skills.
Hands-on experience with technology transfer, validation support, and pilot or commercial-scale operations.
Solid understanding of cGMP, regulatory expectations, and quality systems.
Excellent technical writing, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

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At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com.

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