Principal Research Scientist - Product Development (m/f/d)
Core
Lead formulation development for animal health drug products, specifically Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) forms like tablets and chewables, from prototype to commercial scale-up.
Role type
Principal Research Scientist (Formulation Development)
Builds
Animal health drug products (Oral Solid Dosage forms)
Domain
Animal health / Pharmaceutical formulation
Required skills
OSD formulation development, granulation, blending, compression, coating, bioavailability enhancement, controlled release, taste masking, Quality by Design (QbD), GMP compliance, regulatory submissions (CMC), external partner management (CROs/CDMOs), mentoring
Preferred skills
Liquid/topical/parenteral formulation, process transfer between R&D and Manufacturing, managing external development/manufacturing partners, leading subject matter experts
Technologies
Wet granulation, dry granulation, tablet compression, coating equipment
Responsibilities
Design and optimize OSD formulations from prototype to scale-up; Apply advanced formulation expertise to solve complex technical challenges; Partner cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory teams; Select and oversee external partners (CROs, CDMOs); Author and review CMC sections for regulatory submissions; Mentor developing scientists
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership
