CareerPlan

Associate Research Fellow, Early Formulation Science & Drug Delivery

United States - California - San DiegoFull-time$163k–$272k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead scientific strategy and matrix teams in early-stage compound selection, pre-formulation development, solid form characterization, and early clinical drug delivery for new small molecules.

Role type

Senior IC research scientist (drug delivery) with leadership responsibilities

Builds

Early-stage drug candidates and delivery systems for small molecules

Domain

Pharmaceutical Sciences / Biopharmaceutics

Required skills

Small molecule formulation, Materials Science, early Biopharmaceutics, biophysical modeling, physicochemical transport phenomena, pre-clinical exposure data interpretation, mentoring scientists, strategic planning

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Advanced modeling and simulation tools

Responsibilities

Lead matrix teams of scientists to deliver portfolio breakthroughs, conduct novel scientific research and present findings, apply advanced modeling for predictive performance of oral absorption, develop and advance scientific initiatives and external collaborations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership