Director, Drug Product Formulations

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Lead Global Formulation Strategy and Execution role for oral drug products from early development through commercialization. The focus is on scalable, phase-appropriate solid dosage formulations and robust CMC submissions.

The position involves cross‑functional collaboration with Analytical, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams, and requires leadership in development, scale-up, and external manufacturing partnerships.

Qualifications

• PhD/MS in pharmaceutical sciences or related field with 10+ years in drug product development and leadership.
• Expertise in oral solid dosage forms, enabling technologies and global GMP/regulatory standards.
• Experience in process validation and scale-up, with external manufacturing partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee drug product design, develop robust formulations using QbD principles.
• Direct development, scale-up, and technology transfer activities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance through high-quality CMC submissions.
• Collaborate with Analytical, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain and Commercial teams.

Skills

QbD principles

Oral solid dosage

Process development

Technology transfer

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

MS in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry or related field

Job description

Role: Lead global formulation strategy and execution for oral drug products from early development through commercialization, focusing on scalable, phase-appropriate solid dosage formulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities: oversee drug product design, develop robust formulations using QbD principles, manage process development and scale-up, direct technology transfer, ensure regulatory compliance through high-quality CMC submissions, establish platform formulation strategies, and manage external manufacturing partnerships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Analytical, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial, supporting early-stage development and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: PhD or MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field; 10+ years in drug product development and manufacturing within pharma/biotech, with leadership experience.
• High-value: expertise in oral solid dosage forms, enabling technologies, BCS class II/IV drugs, process validation, and global GMP/regulatory standards.

Location

Location: Boston-based, hybrid work model; some travel expected.