Lead Applications Scientist – Oral Solid Dose

Roquette Group; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

6.2% retirement contribution

12 annual paid company holidays

Paid maternity leave and parental/fert

Job summary

Roquette Group is seeking a Lead Applications Scientist – Consumer Health in Spring House, PA to lead development and commercialization of oral solid dose products, including tablets and capsules. Responsibilities include designing experiments, optimizing formulations, and translating data into actionable recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration with regional/global teams, customer-facing scientists, and cross-functional partners, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• Advanced degree in pharmaceutics, formulation science, pharmaceutical engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years in pharmaceutical/consumer health/excipient industry with direct lab experience.
• Experience in oral solid dose development; tablets, capsules, powders, granulation, blending, or compression preferred.
• Experience designing experiments, analyzing data, and preparing clear technical reports and recommendations.
• Experience collaborating with customer-facing scientists and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oral Solid Dose Development: design and execute development studies, formulation screening, optimization, and product/process evaluations using Roquette excipients and technologies.
• Data Analysis and Technical Communication: analyze data using statistics, maintain records, and prepare reports, guides, and marketing materials for stakeholders.
• Collaboration and Technical Leadership: coordinate cross-functional work, share best practices, and support commercialization with safety and data integrity.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a sciences field

Advanced degree preferred in pharmaceutics/formulation/sciences

Job description

Roquette Group is seeking a Lead Applications Scientist – Consumer Health in Spring House, PA to lead development and commercialization of oral solid dose products, including tablets and capsules. Responsibilities include designing experiments, optimizing formulations, and translating data into actionable recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration with regional/global teams, customer-facing scientists, and cross-functional partners, with a focus on