Senior Advanced R&D Engineer Scientist (Finance)
The 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 R&D Engineer Scientist.
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:
- Drive Customer Adoption: Lead the adoption of Honeywell Fluorine Products' propellants in inhaled applications to support global short- and long-term growth.
- 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.
- Regulatory & Industry Engagement: Work closely with customers, industry partners, third-party labs, trade organizations, and regulatory bodies worldwide to facilitate adoption and compliance.
- 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.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with global, multidisciplinary teams to drive product innovation and market expansion.
- Technical Communication: Regularly update global project teams, present technical findings, and communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Travel & External Engagement: Travel up to 10% annually for customer interactions, industry events, 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.
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays .For more Honeywell Benefits information visit: https://benefits.honeywell.com/
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.As a Senior Advanced R&D Engineer Scientist here at Honeywell, you will drive innovation, develop cutting-edge technologies, and lead advanced research initiatives to enhance aerospace safety, efficiency, and reliability.You will report directly to our R&D Manager and you'll work out of our Buffalo, NY location.YOU MUST HAVE
- 5+ years of experience leading many research and development projects within a technology, chemical, or manufacturing environment
- Mastery background in areas such as materials science, electronics, sensors, controls, or related fields
- Proven track record of technical leadership and project management
WE VALUE
- Advanced degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, or another related field
- Solid understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and architecture principles
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to drive technology commercialization is a plus
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning
- Attention to detail
- Provide technical expertise in the design, development, and testing of innovative solutions
- Mentor and guide a team of R&D engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence
- Drive innovation by identifying new technologies and methodologies
- Conduct research to generate intellectual property (IP) and contribute to patent applications
- Evaluate emerging technologies for their applicability to current and future projects
- Conduct technology assessments to inform strategic decisionmaking
- Support the transfer of technology from R&D to manufacturing or production teams
- Identify and assess technical and projectrelated risks
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
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