Formulation Scientist Job Description
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Formulation Scientist Job Description
- Assist in the design and execution of preformulation studies to characterize solubility, ionization constant, lipophilicity, chemical stability, and solid state properties of drug candidates
- Develop stable and bioavailable formulations for different stages of development
- Will support formulation laboratory activities for early formulation development of liquid and solid oral dosage forms of new chemical entities or new dosage forms for existing drugs
- Develops liquid/parenteral formulations, conducts studies evaluating active drug and excipient interactions
- Assists in implementing new methods/processes to solve problems
- Representing pharmacology functions on multiple immuno-oncology project teams and to senior management
- Selection, management and oversight of mouse tumor models to support preclinical and clinical programs
- Writing and authorizing study protocols and reports
- Authorizing appropriate sections of regulatory documents (INDs, CTA, BLAs)
- Management of PhD and associate-level staff to execute department and corporate goals
- PhD or Master degree with at least 4 years of academic research or industry experience in a laboratory setting in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Science, Chemical Engineering or related field
- Experience in drug product process development is a plus
- Resource Management -Project management skills
- Leading the activities of technical personnel
- Product design of transdermal, topical (gels, creams, solutions), vaginal and other combination dosage forms
- Understanding of human skin diffusion
Formulation Scientist Job Description
- Support scale up of production and finish good quality support
- Participate in pannier formula preparation
- Contribute to daily laboratory life, respect EHS
- Designs, executes and interprets experimental studies intended to provide supporting data or to resolve technical issues encountered during each project
- Works independently, supervised on a "weekly" basis, recognizes key issues likely to affect successful and/or timely completion
- Provides instruction and guidance to other members of staff who are provided to assist with technical work
- For assigned manufacturing responsibilities, provides technical support to the Manufacturing Department by establishing the requirements for batch manufacturing and overseeing the execution of such studies
- Manage external evaluations of formulation and device technologies in collaboration with internal stakeholders and the relevant parties at non-Moderna companies
- Oversee work plans and their execution to provide clarity on fit of successful technologies with Moderna needs
- Ability to manage in a matrix of scientists and engineers internally and externally
- PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline
- Strong hands-on expertise in analytical chemistry and various drug formulations for ocular drug delivery
- In-depth understanding of chemical stability and characterization techniques
- Thorough understanding of cGMP, pharmacopeia testing and regulatory requirements for filing and registration of small molecules and biologics
- Must have in-depth understanding of the biophysical and biochemical degradation pathways for protein therapeutics in liquid formulation
- Must have hands-on experience in formulation development of therapeutic proteins
Formulation Scientist Job Description
- Additional responsibilities as required by supervisor
- Applies extensive technical expertise and has extensive knowledge of various formulation development approaches
- Evaluates complex technical issues to introduce new concepts, products, equipment or processes to develop new applications
- Mentors and assists junior scientists/Technicians
- Coordinate all cosmetic testing, support with the substantiation of product claims and maintain adverse event reporting processes
- Preparation of prototype formulations (solutions, suspensions, tablets, capsules, ) for exploratory studies in in-vitro and in-vivo models
- Measurement of key active compound and formulation properties (such as solubility, pH, isotonicity, color, gelling tendency)
- Provision of Formulations/Test Materials for Safety Studies
- Act as Study Director for Vehicle Assessment studies
- Awareness of vehicle toxicity and provision of associated information/expertise
- Must be able to exercise critical judgment and make decision independently
- Considerable experience working in a cGMP environment
- Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams in multiple locations both within and external to the company
- Knowledge of designed experimentation and statistical data analysis are a plus
- The successful candidate will hold a degree in Chemical or Life Sciences from an accredited university
Formulation Scientist Job Description
- The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences), combined with 10+ years relevant pharmaceutical experience, or Master’s Degree (in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences), combined with 8+ years relevant pharmaceutical experience, or Doctorate (PhD) Degree (in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences), combined with 5+ years pharmaceutical experience
- Provide technical/scientific leadership within department and serves as a department representative on cross-functional teams and professional affiliations
- Participate in oral solid dosage forms manufacturing processes development, process scale-up from bench top to pilot scale, technology transfer to commercial development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) and oversee clinical manufacturing campaigns at CDMOs
- Design and execute pre-formulation studies to characterize solubility, ionization constant, lipophilicity, chemical stability, and-solid state properties of drug candidates
- The incumbent will be responsible for compiling data, preparing summary presentation, and authoring technical reports
- Conceptualization of new projects through thorough literature search and competitive landscape
- New Formulation Development of various dosage forms such as Solid Orals, Oral liquids, Oral powders, Capsules, Semi-solids and other delivery systems
- Supporting global team with benchmarking studies on new products through global projects and part of global team for new product launch
- Planning detailed activities related to formulations and execution of the same within targeted time limits and on cost effective basis
- Optimization of formula, process optimization Trials, feasibility batches, stability studies for smooth execution at scale up level
- Proficiency in modern analytical techniques (HPLC and LC/MS) and LC methods development
- Knowledgeable in particle size and dissolution rate measurements
- Able to work independently within a team-based environment
- Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science or Engineering with 3-4+ years relevant industrial experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 5-10+ years relevant industrial experience, preferably with experience formulating dispersions and coating formulations in the electronics industry and ideally for lithium ion batteries
- Highly developed research and analysis techniques
- Experience with battery materials including electrode pastes or dispersions is a plus
Formulation Scientist Job Description
- Responsible for formulation and DP process development projects that include early and late stages of development
- Develops lyophilized or liquid formulations and associated drug product process for all stages of clinical and commercial development
- Develops fit-for-purpose analytical methods to support formulation development, process development, and research stability testing
- Directly or indirectly leads, guides, and works with Research Associates in conducting research and developmental work, and investigating and solving developmental problems
- Serves as a team representative in drug development cross functional team meetings, and shares knowledge and expertise of formulations development within the company
- The selected candidate will be responsible providing strategic direction for analytical activities related to large molecule clinical programs
- Leads a formulation development team
- Leads and participates in formulation and product development and stability assessment activities that may include candidate screening and selection, developing lyophilized, spray dried, or liquid formulations for preclinical evaluation, clinical studies and commercialization
- Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and developing novel delivery systems
- Independently designs stability studies and in vitro experiments to understand quality attributes to support formulation development and optimization
- Better to have the experience in formula development
- Be careful, stable and diligent
- Transforms scientific/technical knowledge into inventions and innovations
- Creates actives, technologies and products to maximize the perceived performance
- Interprets results in the most relevant way and communicates them with integrity
- Continuously develops expertise and researches new technologies or methods