Senior Formulation Chemist

A pharmaceutical organization focused on enabling innovative drug development is seeking a PhD-trained Senior Formulation Chemist to join its Research & Development team. This role will focus on designing and developing novel drug formulations and advancing pharmaceutical products from early development through regulatory submission.

The ideal candidate is an experienced formulation scientist who enjoys working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment and is passionate about translating innovative formulation concepts into commercially viable therapeutics. This position combines hands‑on laboratory research with strategic involvement in product development, regulatory strategy, intellectual property, and cross‑functional collaboration with scientific and business teams.

This position is great for someone looking for a collaborative team environment and opportunities for career growth.

• PhD in Chemistry (preferred) or related
• Minimum 10+ years of pharmaceutical formulation development experience, with some in an industry setting, required
• Strong expertise in designing and developing pharmaceutical dosage forms
• Demonstrated experience advancing products through development and regulatory pathways
• Familiarity with regulatory submissions such as IND, NDA, and ANDA
• Experience contributing to pharmaceutical innovation, intellectual property, or technology platforms
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small, fast‑paced environment

• Design, develop, and characterize pharmaceutical formulations across a range of dosage forms
• Conduct hands‑on laboratory work to support formulation development and product optimization
• Evaluate and develop novel formulation approaches to support emerging drug development pipelines
• Contribute to scientific strategy for product development and formulation technologies
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with teams in formulation development, regulatory affairs, business development, and operations
• Support regulatory strategy including interactions with regulatory consultants and preparation of submissions (IND, NDA, ANDA)
• Participate in meetings with regulatory authorities when needed
• Contribute to intellectual property strategy including invention disclosures, patent drafting, and evaluation of external technologies
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to building a strong scientific culture

Occupational Category: 19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other