Designation: Pipeline Pilot Protocol (PLP) Developer
Qualification: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Chemistry or related field.
Certifications (if any):
- Certification in Pipeline Pilot or Scientific Workflow Tools (preferred)
- Relevant certifications in Data Science, Cheminformatics or Software Development (optional)
Experience: Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in Pipeline Pilot Protocol (PLP) development, scientific workflow automation and data integration within life sciences or drug discovery environments.
Work Location & Timing: Remote (India) - Working in collaboration with US Service Delivery Team, supporting US Biopharmaceutical clients. Must be willing to work in full-time US (PST) business hours.
Client Brief: A pioneering biopharmaceutical leader, our organization is driven by a mission to discover, develop and deliver transformative therapies that improve the lives of people around the world. With a deep focus on innovation, we have introduced ground breaking treatments across areas such as virology, oncology and inflammation. Our trailblazing work has contributed to global advancements in HIV treatment and the fight against viral diseases. Recognized for a robust pipeline and a legacy of scientific excellence, we continuously invest in cutting-edge research and strategic partnerships. Our commitment to access, sustainability and patient-centric innovation has earned us accolades as one of the most admired and socially responsible companies in the healthcare industry.
Job Role: The Pipeline Pilot Protocol (PLP) Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and optimizing data workflows and automation protocols using BIOVIA Pipeline Pilot. The role involves working closely with scientific, research, and technology teams to streamline scientific data processing, integration, analysis, and reporting across drug discovery and development processes. The candidate will develop scalable and reusable computational workflows, implement data-processing automation, and support integration with scientific applications and databases. The role will contribute to improving research productivity, data quality, workflow efficiency, and data-driven decision-making through robust and reliable Pipeline Pilot solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and maintain Pipeline Pilot protocols and workflows for scientific data integration, processing, analysis and reporting
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including scientists, researchers, data analysts and IT stakeholders to translate requirements into effective computational solutions
- Automate data processing and analysis workflows to improve efficiency, consistency and productivity across research and development activities
- Integrate Pipeline Pilot with databases, APIs, external scientific tools and enterprise systems to enable seamless data exchange
- Troubleshoot, optimize and enhance existing protocols and workflows for improved performance, scalability, reliability and reusability
- Document protocols, workflows, configurations, technical specifications and support procedures in accordance with established development standards
- Ensure compliance with applicable data standards, quality processes and regulatory requirements within a Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical environment
Required Skills:
- Hands-on experience with BIOVIA Pipeline Pilot, including protocol development, customization and workflow automation
- Strong programming and scripting skills using Pilot script and languages such as Python, Java or Perl
- Knowledge of scientific data processing, cheminformatics, bioinformatics or computational research workflows
- Experience with data integration, ETL processes, APIs and automated scientific workflows
- Familiarity with relational databases, SQL and database integration within Pipeline Pilot
- Understanding of Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical R&D, particularly drug discovery and development processes
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to optimize scalable and reliable workflows
Desired Skills:
- Experience with advanced Pipeline Pilot protocol development, customization and performance optimization
- Proficiency in Python, Java, Perl or other scripting/programming languages for scientific workflow automation
- Knowledge of cheminformatics, bioinformatics, computational chemistry or scientific data processing
- Experience with data integration, ETL processes, APIs and workflow automation across scientific and enterprise systems
- Familiarity with relational databases, SQL and Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical R&D data environments
Personal Attributes:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with the ability to resolve complex workflow and data challenges
- Detail-oriented approach with a strong focus on data accuracy, quality and process consistency
- Collaborative working style with the ability to effectively engage with scientists, researchers and technology teams
- Proactive attitude towards process automation, workflow optimization and continuous improvement
- Strong communication, ownership and adaptability with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic Life Sciences environment
Pay: Up to ₹2,500,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have with Pilot script and programming / scripting languages such as Python, Java or Perl for developing and automating PLP workflows?
- How many years of experience do you have working in a Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical environment with scientific data processing, database/SQL integration and workflow automation?
Experience:
- BIOVIA Pipeline Pilot Protocol development & customization: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
