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Senior Pharmaceutical Formulations Scientist (Remote)
Posted 22 days ago
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Senior Pharmaceutical Formulations Scientist (Remote)
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Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and optimize various pharmaceutical dosage forms (e.g., oral solids, injectables, topical solutions) for novel and generic drugs.
- Conduct pre-formulation studies to characterize drug substances and excipients.
- Investigate and implement advanced drug delivery technologies to enhance therapeutic efficacy and patient compliance.
- Develop and validate analytical methods for raw material testing, in-process control, and finished product release.
- Perform stability studies according to ICH guidelines and interpret data to establish shelf-life and storage conditions.
- Scale up laboratory formulations to pilot and commercial manufacturing processes, troubleshooting any issues encountered.
- Prepare technical reports, research summaries, and regulatory submission documents (e.g., IND, NDA).
- Collaborate closely with chemists, biologists, manufacturing specialists, and regulatory affairs professionals in a remote setting.
- Stay abreast of the latest scientific advancements, industry trends, and regulatory changes in pharmaceutical formulation and drug delivery.
- Mentor junior scientists and provide technical guidance to the formulation team.
- Manage project timelines and resources effectively to meet R&D milestones.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, with a strong emphasis on solid dosage forms or parenteral products.
- In-depth knowledge of drug delivery systems, excipient science, and formulation principles.
- Proficiency in analytical techniques commonly used in pharmaceutical analysis (e.g., HPLC, GC, dissolution testing, particle size analysis).
- Experience with technology transfer and scale-up activities.
- Strong understanding of cGMP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements for drug product development.
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and experimental design skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with experience authoring technical reports and regulatory documents.
- Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and lead research initiatives in a remote environment.
- Experience with specific therapeutic areas or advanced delivery platforms is a significant advantage.
Senior Pharmaceutical Formulations Scientist - Remote
Posted 18 days ago
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- Designing and developing innovative oral solid dosage forms, parenteral formulations, and other dosage forms.
- Conducting pre-formulation studies, including solubility, stability, and compatibility assessments.
- Investigating and troubleshooting formulation challenges to achieve desired drug product performance and stability.
- Developing and validating analytical methods for characterizing drug substances and drug products.
- Planning and executing formulation development experiments, meticulously documenting results.
- Evaluating the physicochemical properties of drug substances and excipients.
- Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to advance formulation projects through the development pipeline.
- Preparing comprehensive formulation development reports and contributing to regulatory submission documents (e.g., IND, NDA).
- Staying current with scientific literature, industry trends, and new technologies in pharmaceutical formulation and drug delivery.
- Providing scientific guidance and mentorship to junior scientists and research associates.
- Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical formulation development within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
- Extensive hands-on experience with various dosage forms and drug delivery systems.
- Proficiency in formulation development techniques, scale-up principles, and GMP manufacturing processes.
- Strong knowledge of analytical techniques used in pharmaceutical characterization (e.g., HPLC, dissolution, DSC, TGA).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a track record of successfully overcoming formulation challenges.
- Outstanding scientific writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively in a remote, highly collaborative environment.
- Experience with sterile product development is a plus.
Senior Pharmaceutical Formulations Scientist (Remote)
Posted 7 days ago
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This role requires a deep understanding of pharmaceutics, material science, and drug metabolism. You will be expected to lead formulation development projects, troubleshoot complex formulation challenges, and guide the selection of optimal dosage forms (e.g., oral solids, injectables, topicals). Collaboration with analytical development, process chemistry, and regulatory affairs teams will be essential to ensure seamless project progression. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with various formulation techniques, including granulation, encapsulation, lyophilization, and sterile product manufacturing. Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA) is crucial. You will analyze experimental data, interpret results, and prepare comprehensive technical reports and regulatory submission documents. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence drug product development from concept to market, working in a flexible, remote environment while contributing to life-saving medications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of innovative pharmaceutical formulations for various dosage forms.
- Conduct pre-formulation studies, including physicochemical characterization of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients.
- Develop and optimize robust formulation processes, ensuring scalability and reproducibility.
- Design and execute comprehensive stability studies according to ICH guidelines.
- Evaluate and select appropriate excipients to achieve desired drug release profiles and product stability.
- Troubleshoot formulation-related issues and propose effective solutions.
- Collaborate closely with analytical development teams for method development and validation.
- Prepare detailed technical reports, summaries, and documentation for regulatory submissions.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in drug delivery technologies and pharmaceutical sciences.
- Mentor junior scientists and contribute to the scientific and technical growth of the team.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, with a focus on small molecules and/or biologics.
- Proven expertise in developing various dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables, topical formulations).
- Strong understanding of GMP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements for drug product development.
- Experience with formulation development software and analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, dissolution testing, DSC, TGA).
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with experience in preparing technical documents.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a remote team setting.
Senior Pharmaceutical Formulations Scientist (Remote)
Posted 2 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design and develop innovative pharmaceutical formulations for various dosage forms (e.g., oral solids, injectables, topical).
- Conduct pre-formulation studies, including characterization of APIs and excipients.
- Plan and execute stability studies according to ICH guidelines.
- Perform in-vitro dissolution testing and other bioequivalence studies.
- Optimize formulation parameters to improve drug solubility, bioavailability, and stability.
- Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing process issues.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data, preparing detailed technical reports.
- Collaborate with analytical development, regulatory affairs, and manufacturing departments.
- Ensure all development activities comply with GMP and relevant regulatory standards.
- Contribute to the intellectual property portfolio through patent filings.
- Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
- Proven experience with various dosage forms and drug delivery systems.
- Strong knowledge of excipient functionality and compatibility.
- Proficiency in analytical techniques relevant to formulation characterization (e.g., HPLC, DSC, TGA, XRPD).
- Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH) for drug development.
- Excellent data analysis, scientific writing, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
- Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
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