Director, Formulations
Cytokinetics
September 07, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Director of Formulations responsible for leading formulation development, process optimization, and GMP manufacturing activities for early- and late-stage drug candidates in a cardiovascular biopharma setting. Responsibilities include strategic planning, technical oversight of clinical drug product manufacturing at CMOs, mentoring team members, and supporting regulatory submissions and external scientific visibility. Qualifications: Ph.D. or M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field; at least 10 years of industry experience in formulation and process development for oral dosage forms within cGMP environments; prior leadership experience preferred. High-Value: Focus on small molecule formulations aimed at improving solubility and bioavailability, with involvement in clinical development stages. Collaboration spans CMC, analytical development, quality, regulatory, and external partners. Work setup details are not specified, but the role involves cross-functional leadership, technical innovation, and strategic oversight in biopharma drug development.