Senior Research Associate - Formulation Scientist

BioSpace; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 68,370 - 119,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare company as a Senior Research Associate - Formulation Scientist, where you will be instrumental in preparing and characterizing pharmaceutical formulations. Work within a collaborative R&D team located in Massachusetts to help develop innovative drug delivery systems, ensuring patient health through cutting-edge research and development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years relevant technical experience required or Master’s degree can be considered.
• Strong knowledge in biophysical methods for peptide and protein formulations is preferred.
• Experience with cGMP and GLP regulatory requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare peptide and protein formulations for studies.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure formulation goals are met.
• Evaluate advancements in formulation technology.

Skills

Biophysical characterization

Injectable formulation development

Data analysis

Project management

Scientific communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in biological, biochemical, or pharmacological sciences

Master’s degree in related field (optional)

Job description

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About The Department

Our Research & Development organization brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown, Cambridge and Seattle reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. Here, we are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.

About The Department

Our Research & Development organization brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown, Cambridge and Seattle reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. Here, we are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.

The Position

Novo Nordisk is seeking a highly motivated formulation scientist to join its Drug Product Research department in Lexington, Massachusetts. The candidate will be responsible for the formulation and characterization of peptides, proteins, small molecules, and bioconjugates. This position will support therapeutic programs in multiple disease areas and will contribute to the development of novel drug delivery platforms.

Relationships

This position reports to the Head of Advanced Drug Delivery (Drug Product Research). Internal relationships include project teams and research colleagues both in Seattle, Indianapolis and around the globe. Communicates data externally when required. Individual Contributor: does not manage other employees or contingent workers.

Essential Functions

• Prepare peptide and protein injectable formulations for in vitro and in vivo studies including selection of buffers, excipients, surfactants and conducting the relevant biophysical characterization and stability studies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the selected dosage form meets the desired biophysical and biochemical profile and contribute to early screening strategies and execution
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in biophysics and formulation-based drug delivery technologies and evaluate the potential benefits and applicability of new technologies to enhance formulation and characterization capabilities
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab instruments such as biophysical characterization equipment and drug product manufacturing processes
• Implement and operate automation solutions for performing high throughput biophysical screening and formulation preparation
• Conduct laboratory work in a safe, efficient manner that ensures a safe working environment for colleagues
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required. Degree within subject matter expertise (biological, biochemical, or pharmacological sciences) preferred
• 4+ years’ relevant technical experience required or Master’s degree within subject matter expertise can be considered
• Strong knowledge and expertise in biophysical characterization and injectable formulation development
• Experience with spectroscopy, calorimetry, light scattering, and other biophysical methods for peptide and protein injectable formulations is a plus
• Proficient in data analysis and interpretation for drawing conclusions and making recommendations
• Experience in managing projects and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Excellent scientific communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders effectively
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document experimental work with electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN)
• General knowledge of cGMP, GLP, and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical industries a plus
  
  
  

The base compensation range for this position is $68,370 to $119,650. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.

Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.

Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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