Senior Formulation Scientist

Job Summary

A hands‑on scientific position evaluating, designing, and executing robust scalable formulation development plans. The role focuses on enabling delivery and absorption of drugs and complex molecules via oral, transdermal, and topical routes. The position is a key member of the team responsible for the design, execution, and analysis of study plans that drive the development of new or alternative technologies and innovations.

• Design, execute, and analyze formulation strategies to support product development, product characterization, and process optimization for the pharmaceutical business.
• Optimize formulations to achieve desired drug product properties for controlled delivery (oral, transmucosal, and topical).
• Prepare and characterize laboratory prototype samples for in vitro, ex‑vivo, and in vivo evaluation.
• Evaluate and vet emerging technologies to drive innovative drug delivery solutions.
• Serve as an SME for new product/technology opportunities, collaborating cross‑functionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop robust formulations and processing conditions for successful scale‑up to commercial equipment.
• Author and execute manufacturing batch records for GMP manufacture of Phase I clinical supplies.
• Author technical reports and procedures for experimental studies and support regulatory activities.
• Provide technical support for technology transfer, CMC documentation, and manufacturing readiness.
• Mentor junior scientists in formulation techniques, experimental design, and data analysis.
• Maintain rigorous scientific practices, data integrity, and laboratory compliance within internal standards.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support laboratory operations.

• MS or PhD (preferred) in a relevant scientific discipline with 5–10 years’ experience in pharmaceutical development.
• Experience in alternate delivery of drugs (oral, transmucosal, topical) preferred.
• Strong background in formulation design, optimization, and characterization.
• Hands‑on expertise with experimental design, data analysis, and statistical tools.
• Excellent technical writing skills for preparing reports and presentations.
• Good understanding of formulation development principles, DoE/QbD, and FDA/CMC/ICH guidelines.
• Regulatory document authoring experience.
• Ability to work on multidisciplinary teams to drive commercially viable product innovation.
• Proficiency in standard office software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP).
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of thriving in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Aquestive provides equal employment opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Final candidate will be required to complete a drug test and background check prior to employment commencing. Aquestive is a drug‑free workplace and has a drug‑free workplace policy in place.

Expected Base salary range: $ to $ USD.