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

Leids Cytologisch Laboratorium B.V; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Formulation Scientist to lead formulation development activities within Drug Product Operations. In this pivotal role, you will independently conduct formulation and process development, ensuring a seamless transition from bench to GMP production. Your expertise in oral dosage technologies and strong leadership skills will be crucial as you guide junior formulators and provide scientific support throughout the development process. With a commitment to compliance and quality, you will also engage with clients to address technical challenges and drive project success. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health & Dental Coverage

Life and 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 written and communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formulation development and process scale-up.
• Oversee GMP production and troubleshoot process challenges.
• Draft protocols and reports ensuring compliance with SOPs.

Skills

Formulation Development

GMP Compliance

Process Development

Oral Dosage Technologies

Leadership Skills

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Excel

Word

Statistics-based Programs

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.

In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

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 – candidate will be client facing; 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.