Lead Formulation Scientist

Lead Formulation Scientist Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support of tech transfer activities for existing products.
• Review proposals, timelines, protocols, manufacturing documents, test results, and reports for tech transfer projects.
• Track project progress and provide timely updates to key stakeholders.
• Manufacture experimental batches in support of tech transfer activities and support the manufacture of qualification batches.
• Troubleshoot any problems that occur during tech transfer activities.
• Prepare and review technical regulatory documents in support of tech transfer submissions.
• Design formulations and processes for new products and manufacture development, optimization and scale‑up batches for new products.
• Keep current with all federal guidelines, compendial requirements, technical innovations, and topics of current interest pertaining to projects.
• Attend training sessions to maintain and increase skills and knowledge of cGMP and safety awareness.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 7 years, or doctorate with 5 years, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry or related scientific field.
• Degrees in Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related fields preferred.
• Experience with generic drug development desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of solid oral dosage form development, process optimization, and scale‑up.
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetics, cGMPs, standard operating procedures, FDA regulations, and safety.
• Strong writing, communication, analytical, problem‑solving, teamwork, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Creativity to solve formulation problems and make sound decisions in manufacturing situations.
• Excellent technical computer skills including MS Office Suite; familiarity with Microsoft Excel formulas preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret complex business and technical documents and write comprehensive reports.
• Ability to present to groups across the organization.
• Basic mathematical and statistical calculation skills; advanced skills preferred.

• May be required to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, and climb steps; use hands and arms to lift and scoop.
• May be required to lift or maneuver boxes or containers using lifting equipment, as well as physically push, roll, or lift.
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment such as respiratory protection, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and protective clothing.
• Light to medium lifting requirements.

Travel is required as needed to laboratory, pilot and production plant, and office environments.

Competitive salaries and benefits.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.