Sr. Scientist

About the job:

The Senior Scientist will play a key role in pharmaceutical product development, formulation design, and process improvement across a variety of drug delivery platforms. This position supports projects from development through technology transfer and manufacturing scale-up while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance product and process performance. The role combines hands-on laboratory work, scientific leadership, data analysis, and technical expertise within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline; a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience or a PhD with 4+ years of related experience is preferred
• Has at least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology product formulation and process development
• Possesses strong knowledge of pharmaceutical preparations, biologic drug products, and drug delivery systems
• Has experience with biologic formulation development and characterization (preferred)
• Has experience with Process Analytical Technology (PAT) development and studies (preferred)
• Demonstrates knowledge of cGLP and cGMP regulations and laboratory practices (preferred)
• Understands relevant ICH guidelines, including Q2, Q3, Q5, Q6, and Q11
• Can develop, interpret, and maintain SOP documentation
• Is highly organized with strong attention to detail and data integrity
• Is proficient with scientific instrumentation software, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with technical and cross-functional teams
• Works collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external partners, CMOs, and CROs

What you’ll do:

• Lead formulation and process development activities for pharmaceutical and biologic drug products
• Design and execute laboratory studies to support product innovation, process optimization, and technology development
• Develop robust formulations and manufacturing processes for drug delivery systems and combination products
• Support technology transfer and process transfer activities to manufacturing sites, CMOs, and CROs
• Conduct formulation characterization and analytical studies to support development programs
• Design and perform Process Analytical Technology (PAT) evaluations and studies
• Analyze experimental data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to project teams
• Review and approve study interpretations, analyses, and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, and other cross-functional teams
• Support method and process transfers to quality control and cGMP laboratories
• Evaluate emerging technologies, scientific literature, and competitive products to support innovation initiatives
• Participate in project teams and contribute technical expertise to development strategies
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, SOPs, cGLP, and cGMP standards
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership

Why you’ll love working here:

● Weekly pay
● Paid sick leave
● Health, vision, dental, pet insurance, and more