Scientist II, Formulation Development

Role: Scientist II, Formulation Development, contributing to drug discovery and drug product development for small molecules targeting preclinical and clinical stages. Responsibilities: design, develop, and characterize formulations and manufacturing processes; perform pre-formulation and formulation studies using techniques like HPLC, DSC, XRPD; support formulation transfer to CMOs; conduct risk assessments and scale-up studies using QbD principles; author regulatory documentation (IND/CTA/NDAs); oversee laboratory instrumentation; mentor junior staff; ensure compliance with GxP and SOPs. Requirements: PhD in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, or related field with 2+ years or equivalent experience in pharmaceutical formulation; proficiency with formulation equipment and analytical tools; experience overseeing CMOs and knowledge of GMP, ICH, and CFR regulations preferred. High-Value: small molecule drugs, preclinical/clinical development; technical expertise in liquid/solid dosage form formulation; regulatory documentation; cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners. Work setup: on-site, minimal travel (~0-10%).