Senior Formulation Scientist, Development

Our Senior Formulation Scientist, Development is responsible for managing and supporting formulation of new products and any new formulations for existing products for continuous process improvement. This role will collaborate with the development team to support the Pharmacy Services and Technical Services departments in developing new and improving existing formulations that will be transferred into commercial products. The Senior Formulation Scientist, Development will also support the Technical Services team as a subject matter expert with addressing important manufacturing issues.

Your attention to detail and adherence to precise procedures will guarantee that our medications meet the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and quality, providing patients with the best possible care and outcomes. Turn your passion for precision and your commitment to quality into a meaningful impact on healthcare across the US.

• Innovate and develop new products/patents
• Design and develop protocols for new product development and improvement of existing products
• Supports administrative activities and meetings for formulation process strategies
• Collaborates with Pharmacy Services in developing new product formulations
• Collaborates with Technical Services in transferring new products to commercial products
• Ensures product deadlines are met and projects are handled in a professional manner
• Present ideas for modifying existing procedures and suggest alternative methods to improve results
• Perform scientific literature searches and evaluations as required
• Collaborating with development in producing for writing new drug formulations
• Recommending scientifically sound drug formulations for new products and existing products
• Review drug/diluent compatibilities
• Ensures pharmaceutical formulations are correct for specific procedures and processes
• Supports the Technical Support team with process validations and qualifications
• Ensures all proper policies and procedures/work instructions are followed correctly within R&D development
• Ensures that Master Formularies are up to date and makes any changes pursuant to process improvements and investigations
• Ensures all duties and processes are in adherence with ISO standards, USP, and current good compounding practices
• Perform change control processes and assist with managing timelines
• Writing, maintaining, and improving standard operating procedures related to developed products
• Practice and monitors good documentation practices

• Has a sense of urgency, accountability and resourcefulness (e.g., work in changing environment)
• Has good coordinating abilities, attention to detail with positive communication skills
• Has excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office

• Ph.D. in analytical chemistry or equivalent or Master’s degree with extensive experience
• 7+ years’ experience with formulation development in a pharmaceutical environment
• 10 years advanced R&D at scientist/engineer level in pharmaceutical fields
• Experience working with controlled substances & sterile injectables
• Understanding of cGMP, FDA, ICH principles, guidance and regulation
• Experience writing SOPs and critical regulated documents for internal and external business
• 18+ years of age
• Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis;
  Quva is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas

• Set, full-time, consistent work schedule
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
• 401k retirement program with company match
• 17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
• Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice
• National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities

Quva provides industry-leading health-system pharmacy services and solutions, including 503B sterile injectable outsourcing services and AI-based data software solutions…