Senior Formulations Scientist – Sterile & Ophthalmic R&D

Nevakar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Bridgewater (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevakar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Bridgewater, NJ is seeking a Formulations Scientist to support development of sterile injectable and ophthalmic products.

The role emphasizes pre-formulation, formulation development, and process optimization with a hands-on lab approach. The successful candidate will design experiments, analyze data, contribute to regulatory submissions (Pre-IND, IND, NDA), and work with cross-functional teams to advance projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in formulation development for small molecules.
• Experience with sterile parenteral and ophthalmic formulations.
• Strong technical writing and communication for regulatory filings.
• Ability to design experiments and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct pre-formulation, formulation development studies for sterile and ophthalmic products.
• Develop robust, scalable parenteral formulations and alternate delivery systems.
• Prepare regulatory documentation including Pre-IND, IND, NDA filings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Skills

Formulation development

Sterile dosage forms

Pre-IND/IND submissions

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

Regulatory submissions

CRO/CDMO coordination

Job description

Nevakar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Bridgewater, NJ is seeking a Formulations Scientist to support development of sterile injectable and ophthalmic products.

The role emphasizes pre-formulation, formulation development, and process optimization with a hands-on lab approach. The successful candidate will design experiments, analyze data, contribute to regulatory submissions (Pre-IND, IND, NDA), and work with cross-functional teams to advance projects.