Principal Scientist - Formulation Development
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Pharmaceutical Science/ Research, Drug Discovery, Biotech Research
Principal Scientist
- Formulation Development
Join our fast-paced biotech client specializing in the innovative field of orally delivered protein therapeutics. Be part of a groundbreaking team focused on transforming the future of medicine. We are actively searching for a dedicated Principal Scientist in Formulation Development to spearhead critical activities in oral delivery systems being developed for large molecule therapies. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a small multidisciplinary scientific team, working on various IND-enabling projects in a highly collaborative setting.
This position is hands-on, formulating and analyzing at the bench.
Qualifications for the Principal Scientist
- Formulation Development:
- Ph.D. with 3-5 years of industry experience in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biophysics, Bioengineering, Medicinal Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Engineering.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing oral delivery systems for biologics using diverse analytical methods.
- Strong scientific ideation, statistical analysis, and design of experiments methodology.
- Specialization in areas of oral peptides, oral proteins or delivery systems for biologics like robotic pills, LNPs (lipid nanoparticles) or TPEs (transient permeation enhancers)
- Strong organizational skills and keen laboratory acumen.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Teams, SharePoint, and JMP.
Key Responsibilities of the Principal Scientist
- Formulation Development:
- Formulation Leadership:
Lead formulation development endeavors supporting multiple partner programs. - Method Development:
Design and execute biologic oral delivery formulation techniques for drug product optimization. - Modeling and Testing:
Develop scaled-down models and methodologies to evaluate drug product efficacy. - Innovation and Efficiency:
Proactively identify avenues for improvements to achieve key business objectives. - Data Management:
Generate and oversee protocols, data sets, and comprehensive reports.
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