Senior or Principal Scientist, Formulation and Process Development

Scorpion Therapeutics; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior/Principal Scientist in Formulation and Process Development to lead projects for novel and existing drug formulations, including pre-formulation, dosage form selection, and scale-up, with collaboration across internal teams and external labs.

The role emphasizes IP and regulatory support, strong physicochemical characterization, and cross-functional collaboration, focusing on oncology indications and progression from early to late stages of development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D./M.S./B.S. in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 7+ years industry experience (4+ for Ph.D., 5+ for M.S., 7+ for B.S.).
• Expertise in formulation strategies for small molecules, especially poorly water-soluble APIs.
• Strong physicochemical characterization skills and experience supporting preclinical studies.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation and process development projects for novel and existing drug formulations including pre-formulation and scale-up.
• Collaborate with contract labs and CDMOs.
• Contribute to IP and regulatory filings.
• Stay current with formulation innovations and serve as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Formulation strategies

Nano-milling

Emulsions

Salt formation

Lyophilization

Physicochemical characterization

Preclinical support

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Science or related field

M.S. in Pharmaceutical Science or related field

B.S. in Pharmaceutical Science or related field

Job description

Role: Senior/Principal Scientist in Formulation and Process Development, supporting Celcuity’s drug product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities:

lead formulation and process development projects for novel and existing drug formulations, including pre-formulation, dosage form selection, scale-up, and collaboration with contract labs and CDMOs; contribute to IP and regulatory filings; stay current with formulation innovations; and serve as a subject matter expert.

Requirements:

Ph.D./M.S./B.S. in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, or related field; 7+ years industry experience (4+ for Ph.D., 5+ for M.S., 7+ for B.S.); expertise in formulation strategies for small molecules, especially poorly water-soluble APIs, with knowledge of techniques such as nano-milling, emulsions, salt formation, lyophilization; strong physicochemical characterization skills; prior experience supporting preclinical studies; excellent communication and organizational skills.

HighValue:

formulation development (small molecules, biologics less emphasized), drug delivery systems (injectables, ophthalmic), early-stage to late-stage development, physicochemical methods, cross-functional collaboration, focus on oncology indications.

WorkSetup:

not specified; likely collaborative team environment.