Associate Scientific Fellow, Oral Drug Product, Pharmaceutical Science, R&D
Core
Leads formulation support activities for discovery-stage programs, ensuring timely alignment of formulation strategies, material supply, and experimental needs with project objectives.
Role type
Senior IC pharmaceutical scientist (discovery formulation)
Builds
Discovery-stage formulations for preclinical studies and candidate selection
Domain
Biopharmaceutical R&D / Pharmaceutical Sciences
Required skills
Discovery formulation development, solubility enhancement, enabling technologies (suspension, nano-milling, amorphous dispersions), physicochemical properties, material science, developability assessment, CMC considerations, preclinical study design, cross-functional collaboration, CRO/CMO management
Preferred skills
Expertise in solid dispersions, experience with GLP standards, ability to mentor team members
Technologies
Nano-milling, amorphous dispersions, suspension formulations
Responsibilities
Lead design and development of discovery-stage formulations; Define and execute formulation strategies for discovery programs; Provide scientific leadership and expert consultation to cross-functional teams; Manage and oversee external CRO/CMO partnerships; Ensure execution of study-enabling formulation activities; Drive integration of formulation, analytical, and material science data; Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation; Coordinate cross-functional planning and communication; Continuously improve discovery formulation capabilities and workflows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with scientific leadership
