Biotech & Pharma OPT Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's biotech and pharma sector is one of the largest in the country, anchored by employers like GSK, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, and a dense cluster of life sciences firms in the Philadelphia suburbs and Greater Pittsburgh. F-1 OPT candidates in research, regulatory, and clinical roles will find active hiring across the state's established biopharma corridor.
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Technical Services Senior Manager for Myerstown, PA to oversee the development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical and nutritional dosage forms; develop new & marketed products within established timelines; develop project risk assessment, technical success criteria, target product profile & contingency plans for development activities; define critical process parameters, formula development & scale up of products.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical and nutritional dosage forms
- Develop new & marketed products within established timelines
- Develop project risk assessment, technical success criteria, target product profile & contingency plans for development activities
- Define critical process parameters, formula development & scale up of products
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics or a closely-related medical field
- 3 years experience in a pharmaceutical environment scaling up pharmaceutical & nutritional products from lab-scale to commercial production using Stage Gate
- Authoring technical documentation to support launch & regulatory approval of new and/or updated products
- Establishing product development processes, critical process parameters and formula developments for identification of design space
- Applying regulatory requirements and industry standards to pharmaceutical and nutritional product development
- Supporting manufacturing operations of solid pharmaceutical dosage forms, including immediate, extended, and/or modified release, and liquid pharmaceutical dosage forms in a GMP environment
- Applying Quality by Design & statistical principles to optimize manufacturing processes that are scalable and transferable to commercial sites in compliance with FDA regulatory requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Telecommuting permitted from home office location within reasonable commuting distance of Myerstown, PA up to one day per week
- Up to 20% U.S. and international travel required
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $143,000.00 to $165,000.00
- Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant)
- Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.
- The offered salary may vary within this range based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors
Mail resume to Cascinda Fischbeck, Bayer HealthCare LLC, 800 N. Lindbergh Blvd, E2NE, St. Louis, MO 63167 or email resume to BHC_careers@bayer.com. Include reference code below with resume.
Bayer Healthcare LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer Healthcare LLC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders.
Division: Consumer Health
Reference Code: 867786
Functional Area: R&D
Location: Myerstown, PA
Employment Type: Regular
Position Grade:
INTRODUCTION
Technical Services Senior Manager for Myerstown, PA to oversee the development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical and nutritional dosage forms; develop new & marketed products within established timelines; develop project risk assessment, technical success criteria, target product profile & contingency plans for development activities; define critical process parameters, formula development & scale up of products.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical and nutritional dosage forms
- Develop new & marketed products within established timelines
- Develop project risk assessment, technical success criteria, target product profile & contingency plans for development activities
- Define critical process parameters, formula development & scale up of products
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics or a closely-related medical field
- 3 years experience in a pharmaceutical environment scaling up pharmaceutical & nutritional products from lab-scale to commercial production using Stage Gate
- Authoring technical documentation to support launch & regulatory approval of new and/or updated products
- Establishing product development processes, critical process parameters and formula developments for identification of design space
- Applying regulatory requirements and industry standards to pharmaceutical and nutritional product development
- Supporting manufacturing operations of solid pharmaceutical dosage forms, including immediate, extended, and/or modified release, and liquid pharmaceutical dosage forms in a GMP environment
- Applying Quality by Design & statistical principles to optimize manufacturing processes that are scalable and transferable to commercial sites in compliance with FDA regulatory requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Telecommuting permitted from home office location within reasonable commuting distance of Myerstown, PA up to one day per week
- Up to 20% U.S. and international travel required
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $143,000.00 to $165,000.00
- Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant)
- Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.
- The offered salary may vary within this range based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors
Mail resume to Cascinda Fischbeck, Bayer HealthCare LLC, 800 N. Lindbergh Blvd, E2NE, St. Louis, MO 63167 or email resume to BHC_careers@bayer.com. Include reference code below with resume.
Bayer Healthcare LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer Healthcare LLC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders.
Division: Consumer Health
Reference Code: 867786
Functional Area: R&D
Location: Myerstown, PA
Employment Type: Regular
Position Grade:
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Which biotech & pharma companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Pennsylvania?
Several major employers in Pennsylvania have a track record of hiring F-1 OPT candidates in biotech and pharma roles. These include GSK (Upper Providence and Philadelphia), Merck (North Wales and West Point), Johnson & Johnson (Spring House), and Pfizer. Smaller contract research organizations (CROs) and biotech startups concentrated in the Philadelphia suburbs and Pittsburgh also regularly bring on OPT candidates in scientific and regulatory functions.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most biotech & pharma F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
The Philadelphia metro area, including suburbs like King of Prussia, Wayne, Horsham, and North Wales, is Pennsylvania's primary concentration of biotech and pharma hiring for F-1 OPT candidates. This corridor hosts some of the largest pharmaceutical campuses in the country. Pittsburgh is a secondary hub, with growing activity tied to Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh's life sciences ecosystem, particularly in biotech research and computational biology.
What types of biotech & pharma roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
Roles that most commonly align with F-1 OPT STEM designation in Pennsylvania's biotech and pharma sector include research scientist, formulation scientist, regulatory affairs associate, clinical data analyst, bioinformatics specialist, quality assurance analyst, and process development engineer. These positions typically require a bachelor's or advanced degree in biology, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry, or a related STEM field, which is what connects them to STEM OPT eligibility.
How do I find biotech & pharma F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international job seekers and filters biotech and pharma roles in Pennsylvania by visa sponsorship availability, so you are not sifting through listings that do not apply to your status. Because Pennsylvania's pharma corridor is geographically concentrated, filtering by city, such as Philadelphia or King of Prussia, alongside STEM OPT eligibility will surface the most relevant opportunities from employers who actively hire OPT candidates.
Are there any Pennsylvania-specific considerations for F-1 OPT candidates in biotech & pharma?
Pennsylvania's dense concentration of large pharmaceutical companies means many biotech and pharma roles here are with established multinationals that have dedicated HR and immigration compliance teams, which can make the OPT authorization and potential H-1B visa transition process more straightforward administratively than at smaller firms. Candidates should also be aware that many Pennsylvania pharma campuses are located in suburban areas rather than city centers, so transportation and housing logistics matter when evaluating offers.