Principal Scientist, Drug Product Development
Core
Lead formulation strategies for peptide therapeutics across parenteral, oral, and advanced delivery systems to advance drug products from early development through clinical stages.
Role type
Principal Scientist, Drug Product Development (Peptide Therapeutics)
Builds
Injectable, oral, and advanced delivery systems (nanoparticles, depot formulations) for peptide therapeutics
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Peptide Drug Delivery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
peptide formulation development, parenteral dosage forms (SC/IV/IM), oral dosage forms, advanced delivery systems (nanoparticles, depot), biopharmaceutics, stability and release/absorption characterization, in vitro–in vivo translation, CMC development, CRO/CDMO management
Preferred skills
late-stage or commercial formulation experience, IND/CTA-enabling CMC activities
Technologies
nanoparticles, depot formulations, sustained release technologies
Responsibilities
Lead formulation development for peptide therapeutics across multiple modalities; Design and optimize dosage forms including injectables, tablets, and capsules; Evaluate and implement high concentration peptide formulation strategies; Design and interpret biorelevant in vitro and in vivo studies; Contribute to CMC development from feasibility through clinical stages; Support technology transfer, scale-up, and external manufacturing activities; Provide technical leadership and mentorship within Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight