高级研究员

Zhejiang Zongheng Human Resources Co., Ltd.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zhejiang Zongheng Human Resources Co., Ltd. seeks an experienced R&D scientist to lead formulation screening, process optimization and device compatibility studies for inhaled products.

You will drive research from early development through preclinical stages, contributing to successful regulatory submissions and project progression. The role requires 3+ years in inhaled formulation R&D, with a Master’s degree or higher in pharmaceutics or related fields; PhD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree or higher in relevant pharmaceutical fields.
• Experience: 3+ years in R&D for inhaled formulations (DPI/SMI) and related processes.
• Familiar with inhalation formulation development, characterization methods and key equipment.

Responsibilities

• Formulation screening, process optimization, and device compatibility studies for inhaled formulations.
• R&D from formulation development to process optimization, supporting regulatory submissions.
• Explore polymorph control and crystallization topics to address development challenges.
• Collaborate with pharmacology, toxicology, PK and CRO teams to advance projects.

Skills

Inhalation formulation R&D

Process optimization

Device compatibility studies

Education

Master's degree or above in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Engineering

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

• Responsible for formulation screening, process optimization, and device compatibility studies of inhaled formulations (e.g., Dry Powder Inhalers [DPI], Soft Mist Inhalers [SMI]), ensuring project progression according to schedule.
• Responsible for R&D spanning from formulation development to process optimization, as well as preclinical and clinical stages, ensuring the smooth advancement and successful regulatory submission of new drug projects.
• Participate in technical research in areas such as polymorph control, process physicochemical properties, and intelligent crystallization to resolve technical challenges during formulation development.
• Work closely with pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacokinetics (PK), and CRO teams to facilitate the smooth transition of new drugs from the laboratory stage to clinical research.

Job Requirements:

• Education & Major: Master's degree or above (Ph.D. preferred) in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related fields.
• Over 3 years of R&D experience in inhaled formulations (DPI/SMI, etc.); familiar with the R&D processes, key equipment, and characterization methods for inhaled formulations.