Director, Drug Product Development

Director, Drug Product Development – Serán Bio Science

Serán Bio Science is searching for a Director to join our Drug Product Development team! The Director of Formulation Science and Drug Product Development will lead a team to develop and deliver novel pharmaceutical therapies. The team conducts pre‑formulation assessments, technology selection, drug product design, and formulation development for drug product intermediate and drug product. Projects focus on oral delivery, with formulations including tablets, capsules, sachets, suspensions, multi‑particulates, pediatric forms, amorphous solid dispersions, micronized or nanoparticle forms, and lipid formulations.

• Provides strategic vision for organization & group
• Delegation & oversight of new projects
• Contributes to defining the technical strategy for new projects
• Contributes to strategy for the development and implementation of innovative technologies
• Contributes to company strategy, budgeting and forecasting
• Interfaces as a technical SME with clients when appropriate
• Identifies and implements continuous improvements for operational excellence
• Makes recommendations for capital expenditure to Executive Management
• Works closely with key stakeholders in the Process and Product Development team and cross‑functionally to support tech transfer processes
• Authors/reviews/approves project proposals and budgets
• Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Scientific curiosity and willingness to learn
• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical process and/or product development
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and lead cross‑functional teams
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the company
• Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

• B.S. in Science or Engineering discipline with 20+ years experience
• M.S. in Science or Engineering discipline with 18+ years experience
• Ph.D. in Science or Engineering discipline with 15+ years experience
• Demonstrated experience in technical focus areas (formulation sciences, analytical sciences, process engineering, drug product development)
• Extensive experience developing solid oral dosage forms for clinical and commercial products
• Extensive tablet development experience is a must, including expertise of basic materials characteristics and unit operations such as blending, granulation, compression and coating operations
• Experience with API characterization and technology selection for enabled formulations
• Experience with pre‑clinical formulation development

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds regularly and up to 30 pounds occasionally
• Motor skills required for basic laboratory operations (pouring liquids, using utensils to transfer powders, visual assessments)
• Adheres to consistent and predictable in‑person attendance

Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually. Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period. Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions. Serán covers each employee with basic life and long‑term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage.

An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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