Scientist -Research and Development, Drug Delivery

ZipRecruiter; Wakefield; On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cannabis company is seeking an experienced Scientist for their Research and Development in Drug Delivery. The ideal candidate has a background in developing novel dosage forms and optimizing formulations. Responsibilities include designing drug delivery systems and managing development projects. This role offers competitive pay and benefits, including career growth opportunities and generous PTO.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Generous PTO and Parental Leave

401(K) Retirement Plan

Life/AD&D Insurance

Community Involvement Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience developing novel dosage forms for drug delivery.
• Knowledge of formulation equipment used in R&D.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Design formulations for solid dosage forms.
• Manage multiple development projects.
• Write protocols and product development reports.
• Support production in process improvement.

Skills

Drug delivery formulation

Emulsification processes

Project management

Process improvement

Education

MS or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Blender

Fluid bed dryer

High shear granulator

Tablet press

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

At Curaleaf, we're redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Title: Scientist -Research and Development - Drug Delivery

Who You Are:

We are seeking an experienced drug delivery/ excipient scientist to join our team. The candidate should have experience developing novel dosage forms for the optimal delivery of small molecule drugs and/or supplements. Experience in developing technologies to improve solubility, absorption and PK are critical. Experience in oral, buccal and sublingual formulation development are a must.

What You'll Do:

• Design formulations for solid dosage forms in nutraceutical/ natural products
• Manage multiple development projects and develop formulations in a timely manner
• Write protocols, master manufacturing records, and product development reports.
• Provide support to production in process improvement and troubleshooting.
• Stays current with recent advances and trends in the drug delivery technology and regulatory policies.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Senior Management.
• Optimize emulsion formulations to achieve minimal flavor impact while maintaining excellent stability and functionality.
• Design and optimize emulsification processes including high-pressure homogenization, sonication, and other advanced emulsification techniques
• Scale emulsion processes from laboratory to pilot and commercial production scales.
• Document bench scale processes and aggregate data for presentation and evaluation by R&D, Production and Senior Leadership teams.

What You'll Bring:

• MS or Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or chemical engineering
• Experience with formulation equipment such as blender, fluid bed dryer, high shear granulator, tablet press and other such equipment.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing facility with unlimited career growth potential.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical R&D formulation or similar

Massachusetts Hiring Range$90,000—$100,000 USD

What We Offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision)
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term
• Community Involvement Initiatives
• Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Not all benefits listed above are available to all employees at all locations.

Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:

• 2023 Ragan's Top Places to Work
• 2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
• 2020 Cannabis Doing Good's Good Neighbor Award
• 2020 Minorities for Medical Marijuana's & Award

Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: @curaleaf.usa
Twitter: @Curaleaf_Inc
LinkedIn: Curaleaf LinkedIn

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, JAMS, Find and Zero Proof provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence

Our corporate Social Responsibility is Rooted in Good. We believe in taking corporate and social responsibility very seriously, from our educational outreach to partnerships, state-wide initiatives, and local causes. Giving back to the communities where we operate is important to us and helps to change old attitudes by showing the positive impact of cannabis in creating jobs, changing lives, and helping local communities.

Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.

Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.
• Commit to Win.
• ONE Curaleaf.
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of , , , , , , physical ability, , veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf.