Senior Principal Scientist, Topical Formulation & Development

LEO Pharma A/S; Denmark; Remote; DKK 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

LEO Pharma in Ballerup, Denmark, is seeking a Principal Scientist in Formulation & Development to drive the development of new topical drug products for clinical use. You will plan and execute formulation activities, ensuring timely milestones and strong collaboration across the organization.

The role emphasizes senior expertise in pharmaceutical science, pre-formulation, and packaging considerations during development, with oversight of external labs and CDMOs.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior experience in pharmaceutical science and pre-formulation.
• Excellent planning and communication skills with experience on CMC focus teams.
• PhD in pharmaceutical science, pre-formulation, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute formulation activities with internal teams and external CMOs/CROs.
• Own operational aspects of formulation development and link projects to business lines.
• Contribute to topical development project teams and CMC strategy as formulation lead.
• Oversee CDMOs to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Prepare regulatory documentation sections for submission.

Skills

Pharmaceutical science

Pre-formulation

CMC focus teams

Project management

Education

PhD in pharmaceutical science

Job description

LEO Pharma in Ballerup, Denmark, is seeking a Principal Scientist in Formulation & Development to drive the development of new topical drug products for clinical use. You will plan and execute formulation activities, ensuring timely milestones and strong collaboration across the organization.

The role emphasizes senior expertise in pharmaceutical science, pre-formulation, and packaging considerations during development, with oversight of external labs and CDMOs.