Formulation Scientist I — rAAV Biopharma

Astellas; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) match

Bonus program

Long term incentive

Fleet vehicle

Job summary

Astellas Pharma Inc. is seeking a Scientist I in Formulation Development to design, evaluate, and develop formulations and manufacturing processes for rAAV drug products. The role supports AGT’s pipeline with stability-focused formulation work for clinical use.

The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, study device compatibility, and contribute to regulatory documents while advancing early-stage formulation science in a dynamic, global biopharma setting.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in biology or engineering with 5+ years of relevant biopharmaceutical experience.
• Experience in formulation development for biopharmaceutical products.
• Experience authoring IND/BLA or related regulatory filings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and understand properties of new rAAV and propose formulations with stability for storage and clinical use.
• Conduct in-use stability and device compatibility studies for administration at clinical sites.
• Author regulatory documents such as IND briefing documents and responses to agency information requests.
• Join cross-functional discussions to align and enable efficient drug development work.
• Evaluate analytical tools and methods to develop rAAV formulation.

Skills

Formulation development

Biopharmaceutical experience

Education

Advanced degree (biology or engineering)

Job description

Astellas Pharma Inc. is seeking a Scientist I in Formulation Development to design, evaluate, and develop formulations and manufacturing processes for rAAV drug products. The role supports AGT’s pipeline with stability-focused formulation work for clinical use.

The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, study device compatibility, and contribute to regulatory documents while advancing early-stage formulation science in a dynamic, global biopharma setting.