Senior Pre-Formulation Scientist I

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 146,260 - 184,713; Full time

Job summary

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals in Watertown, MA is seeking a Sr Scientist I to lead formulation/process development of intravitreal drug products and drug-device combinations. The candidate will advance pre-formulation and solid-state characterization with cross-functional collaboration across Drug Substance, Analytical Development, and Formulation Development.

The role requires a PhD or Master with extensive industry experience; responsibilities include pre-formulation studies, crystallization

Qualifications

• PhD or Master in Material Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline.
• PhD: at least 5 years of relevant industry experience; Master: at least 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Work with Drug Substance, Analytical Development, and Formulation Development to progress API from discovery to manufacturing.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies/solid-state characterization of APIs and ensure timelines align with project goals.
• Design and execute crystallization processes focusing on form control, particle size, yield and purity.
• Prepare pre-formulation and development reports for regulatory submissions.
• Maintain compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Pre-formulation development

Solid-state characterization

Cross-functional collaboration

Project planning

Technical writing

Oral communication

Education

PhD in Material Sciences

Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

PLM

SEM

PXRD

TGA

DSC

NMR

FTIR

Raman

UV-Vis

Job description

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals in Watertown, MA is seeking a Sr Scientist I to lead formulation/process development of intravitreal drug products and drug-device combinations. The candidate will advance pre-formulation and solid-state characterization with cross-functional collaboration across Drug Substance, Analytical Development, and Formulation Development.

The role requires a PhD or Master with extensive industry experience; responsibilities include pre-formulation studies, crystallization