Pharmaceutical Development - Principal Scientist I, Formulations

We are seeking to hire a Principal Scientist I, Formulations to join our Pharmaceutical Development Team…

If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you! 

JOB SUMMARY

Adare Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly dynamic individual to place in the role of a Principal Scientist I, Formulations.  The individual will be responsible for leading and directing multiple projects and resolve technical/scientific challenges through a multi-disciplinary team. The position will directly manage a team of Formulations Scientists and Technicians, will require strong leadership skills and will support research projects and technologies suitable with the Adare’s business model and technological focus.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• Provide leadership, development, and mentorship to the Formulations team; consistently provide valuable feedback to enhance performance
  • Serve as a technical representative and the lead formulation scientist on cross-functional project teams.
  • Design and execute experiments to support the development of solid oral dosage forms, Develop new products from lab-scale through scale-up, utilizing existing and new technologies
  • Develop and identify new technologies that will enhance Company’s product development objectives Assist Manufacturing and Quality Assurance departments in scale-up and production problems.
  • Perform technology transfer to customer production sites and train/assist customer personnel in scale-up and production.
  • Comply with all regulations as specified by OSHA, EPA, FDA, DEA, etc., and as defined in the Corporate Hygiene plan.
  • Assist in writing and preparing Drug Master Files and other regulatory documents in support of product development and approval.
  • Supervise/train junior formulation scientists and technicians and ensure their activities comply with company, departmental and cGMP regulations.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Sciences or a related field with 10+ years’ of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.   
• Strong understanding of physico-chemical properties, formulation development, processes involved in formulation development (for example but not limited to Granulation, Multi-particulate coating, Tablet manufacturing, Fluid bed coating and granulation), and sound understanding of analytical sciences.
• Experienced in preparation and reviewing of regulatory documentations such as NDA, IND and ANDA.
• Good understanding of pharmaceutics
• Excellent communication skills required to maintain a high level of communication in the roles of project leader and customer/client liaison.
• Ability to troubleshoot scientific challenges and build highly effective teams.
• Identify new technologies and unmet medical needs to support new product ideas.
• Excellent writing abilities as demonstrated as a lead publications author in peer reviewed journals, scientific magazines, or white papers

Adare Pharma is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.

PRINCIPALS ONLY
NO AGENCIES OR THIRD PARTIES