Lead Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist – Drug Delivery

Placements24; Willows (CA); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Bonus potential

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Conference funding

State-of-the-art facilities

Collaborative culture

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to join its advanced formulation center. You will design, develop, and optimize innovative dosage forms and delivery systems, driving stability, bioavailability, and regulatory readiness.

We seek a PhD or MSc with 5–7 years in formulation development, strong analytical and teamwork skills, and a commitment to scientific excellence in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Competenze

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5-7 years hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Proven expertise in dosage forms, with emphasis on oral solids and sterile injectables.
• Deep understanding of drug delivery, pharmacokinetics, and physical chemistry relevant to formulation.
• Experience with common pharmaceutical analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, dissolution testing, DSC, TGA).
• Familiarity with GMP guidelines and regulatory requirements for drug product development and manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to present complex scientific information.

Mansioni

• Design and develop innovative pharmaceutical formulations for various therapeutic areas, including oral solid dosage forms, parenteral products, and topical delivery systems.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, including API and excipient characterization.
• Optimize formulations based on stability, bioavailability, manufacturability, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform formulation development activities, including excipient selection, compatibility studies, and process development.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for assessing drug product performance, such as dissolution, content uniformity, and stability testing.
• Collaborate closely with analytical development, DMPK, CMC, and manufacturing teams throughout the drug development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot formulation and process-related issues, providing scientific expertise and solutions.
• Prepare comprehensive development reports, protocols, and regulatory submission documents.
• Stay abreast of latest scientific advancements, technologies, and regulatory trends in pharmaceutical formulation.

Conoscenze

Formulation development

Analytical characterization

Team collaboration

Scientific writing

Problem solving

Formazione

PhD in Pharmaceutics

Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Strumenti

HPLC

DSC

TGA

GC

Dissolution testing

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to join its advanced formulation center. You will design, develop, and optimize innovative dosage forms and delivery systems, driving stability, bioavailability, and regulatory readiness.

We seek a PhD or MSc with 5–7 years in formulation development, strong analytical and teamwork skills, and a commitment to scientific excellence in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.