Scientist - Formulation Development

OverviewAbscoTx is seeking a versatile formulation scientist with industry experience in formulation and analytical development. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing our lead program to the clinic and will be a leader in our pursuit of expanded platform capabilities; optimizing our imaging-enabled thermogelling polymeric delivery system for small molecules while advancing our nucleic acid and biologic delivery capabilities.ResponsibilitiesLead formulation development for novel sustained-release injectable drug products, from pre-formulation and optimization through clinical development and commercialization.Explore innovative formulation approaches and identify emerging developments in the literature to facilitate platform development and support intellectual property creationApply experimental design to evolve, troubleshoot, optimize, and advance clinical candidates.Evaluate and apply analytical tools to characterize drug products and assess quality attributes.Design and execute physical characterization, stability, and compatibility studies to assess material attributes and their impact on product performance and to support regulatory requirements.Perform compendial and non-compendial tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and products.Develop, qualify, and transfer analytical methods to support GLP and initial cGMP campaigns.Contribute to technical and regulatory documents, including development reports, analytical methods, SOPs, and regulatory submission sections.Prepare and present scientific findings in a multidisciplinary environment to support decision-makingMaintain lab records and promote a safe lab environment in compliance with industry standards.QualificationsPhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutics, or related field with 2-4 years of industry experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Hands-on experience with R&D instrumentation in the controlled release field (e.g., HPLC/UHPLC, UV/VIS, IR, dissolution apparatus, plate readers, rheometers, DLS, NMR).Strong bench skills and background in drug delivery, ideally including polymers and/or biologicsKnowledge of pharmaceutical excipients and their applications in formulation development.Proficiency in experimental design (DoE), data analysis, and scientific softwareExperience in developing and qualifying analytical methodsFamiliarity with regulatory expectations (FDA, EMA, ICH) and phase-appropriate developmentExcellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with proven ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative cross-functional setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17