Senior Formulation Scientist (Drug Product) - Eurofins CDMO Alphora, Inc.

EnvironeX Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in life sciences is seeking a Senior Formulation Scientist to lead drug product development. This role involves conducting formulation and process development, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, and providing scientific support across projects. You will be at the forefront of improving therapeutic solutions, working closely with a talented team while managing junior formulators. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient health and well-being, all while enjoying a supportive work environment with excellent benefits. If you are passionate about formulation science and eager to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health & Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

RRSP with 3% Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in formulation and drug product development.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formulation development activities and oversee GMP production.
• Draft protocols, production records, and write SOPs as required.

Skills

Formulation Development

GMP Production

Process Development

Leadership Skills

Technical Writing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Master's Degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

Word

Statistics Software

Job description

Senior Formulation Scientist (Drug Product) - Eurofins CDMO Alphora, Inc.

• Full-time

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. develops and manufactures new therapeutics to improve the lives and health of patients. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides contract research & development services to global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, developing their processes and manufacturing their bulk drug substances (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients -“API’s”) as well as finished dosage products (tablets, capsules, suspensions) for supply to clinical trials and commercial requirements.

The Senior Formulation Chemist is responsible for independently conducting formulation development activities within Drug Product Operations. Responsibilities include formulation and process development, scale up and transfer from bench to the GMP production scale. The Formulation Chemist will be well versed on oral dosage technologies and process equipment. The responsibilities also include the oversight and execution of operations within GMP production as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide scientific support in all aspects of formulation and drug product development
• Draft protocols and production batch records
• Design and execute formulation development studies within an R&D environment
• Conduct process development and scale up to GMP
• Oversee GMP production and provide support as required
• Participate in project updates for client’s technical calls
• Identify and troubleshoot process challenges during GMP batch execution and propose strategies for formulation and process improvements
• Write SOPs, protocols and reports as required
• Ensure that all work is performed in compliance with the applicable SOPs, EHSP’s, cGMPs and GLPs.
• Perform technical support to the Business Development team as required
• Represent Drug Product Operations during client project meetings as required
• Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

• Years of Experience: 6-10 years
• Education: min. BS or above in relevant Engineering or Science based field
• Systems: Excel, Word, statistics based programs
• Soft Skills: strong written and communications skills; strong leadership skills/ability to manage junior formulators

At Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including health & dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, paid time off.

Accommodation: Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request via the website at www.eurofins.ca.

We thank all applicants within commuting distance of GTA, Ontario for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.