Sr. Scientist - Formulation Development (Pharmaceutical)

PharmaForce, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a rapidly growing developer and manufacturer of sterile specialty pharmaceutical products.  In business since 1999, the company has achieved 34 drug approvals over the last 5 years.  We continue to reinvest in R&D and have an ever growing product pipeline while concurrently expanding our sterile manufacturing capabilities.  For additional information, visit www.pharmaforceinc.com.

 

Sr. Scientist – Formulation Development

 

Position Overview:  This position, reporting to the Director of R&D, will be responsible for planning, directing and executing formulation and process development activities in support of new products to be commercialized. Primary focus will be on liquid, lyophilized and suspension dosage forms.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand into other R&D management activities in the near future.

 

Responsibilities include:

 

· Planning and managing project timelines to meet established deadlines.

· Plan and execute development activities from formulation through manufacture and transfer.

· Provide CMC scientific and technical support for regulatory filings.

· Write product development reports and study protocols. 

· Develop and improve procedures to ensure compliance for cGMP testing methods and equipment.

· Ensure all work is performed and documented in accordance with existing company policies, procedures, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, health and safety requirements.

 

 

Minimum Requirements:

 

· Ph.D. or M.S. in the life sciences with concentration in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or Engineering .

· 3+ years relevant industry experience in formulation and process development with solutions, lyophilized and/or suspension dosage forms.

· Demonstrated success working on multiple projects with defined timelines and deadlines.

· Demonstrated application of current CMC regulatory requirements and FDA guidances.

· Strong technical writing skills required.

·  Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).

·  Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.