2,174 Pharmaceutical Development jobs in the United States

• Design and execute formulation development studies for small molecules and/or biologics.
• Develop and optimize oral solid dosage forms (tablets, capsules) and/or parenteral formulations.
• Characterize drug substances and drug products, including solubility, stability, and physical properties.
• Investigate and select appropriate excipients and polymers for formulation development.
• Prepare and review formulation development reports and documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges and propose innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with analytical development to define critical quality attributes and analytical methods.
• Support process development and scale-up activities for clinical trial material manufacturing.
• Stay current with advancements in pharmaceutical sciences, drug delivery technologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to a collaborative research environment.

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, with a strong track record of bringing drug candidates through development stages.
• Expertise in various dosage forms and drug delivery systems.
• Proficiency in analytical techniques relevant to formulation characterization (e.g., HPLC, DSC, TGA, XRD).
• Strong understanding of QbD (Quality by Design) principles and regulatory guidelines (FDA, EMA).
• Excellent scientific reasoning, problem-solving, and experimental design skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.

• Design and execute experimental studies for the formulation of various dosage forms (e.g., oral solids, injectables, topicals).
• Characterize the physical and chemical properties of drug substances and excipients.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for pilot-scale and commercial-scale production.
• Conduct stability studies according to ICH guidelines and interpret results.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, development protocols, and regulatory submission documents.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including analytical development, process engineering, and regulatory affairs.
• Stay abreast of the latest scientific advancements and regulatory requirements in pharmaceutical development.
• Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing issues and propose innovative solutions.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to a culture of scientific excellence and continuous improvement.

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical formulation development within the industry.
• Strong knowledge of drug delivery principles, excipient science, and manufacturing technologies.
• Proficiency in analytical techniques for material characterization and drug analysis.
• Experience with regulatory guidelines (FDA, EMA) related to drug product development.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Design and develop novel pharmaceutical formulations, focusing on oral solids and injectables.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, including characterization of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients.
• Perform excipient screening and compatibility studies.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for formulation characterization.
• Execute stability studies according to ICH guidelines.
• Troubleshoot formulation-related issues and identify solutions.
• Plan and execute scale-up activities from laboratory to pilot plant.
• Collaborate with analytical, manufacturing, and regulatory teams.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to team development.

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Extensive knowledge of solid dosage forms, including tablets and capsules.
• Experience with parenteral formulations and sterile manufacturing is a plus.
• Proficiency with formulation development equipment and analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, DSC, TGA).
• Strong understanding of GMP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively.

• Design and execute experiments for the development of stable and efficacious pharmaceutical formulations.
• Perform pre-formulation studies, including API characterization and solubility assessment.
• Select appropriate excipients and dosage forms based on product requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for various dosage forms.
• Conduct and interpret analytical testing to evaluate formulation performance, stability, and release characteristics.
• Troubleshoot formulation and process-related issues.
• Scale up laboratory processes to pilot and commercial manufacturing scales.
• Prepare detailed reports, protocols, and documentation for internal use and regulatory submissions.
• Stay abreast of scientific literature, industry trends, and regulatory updates in pharmaceutical formulation.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments and external partners.

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Extensive knowledge of drug delivery systems and formulation science.
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques relevant to pharmaceutical characterization.
• Familiarity with GMP guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical formulations for various dosage forms.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies to understand drug substance properties.
• Select appropriate excipients and characterize their compatibility with active ingredients.
• Develop robust and scalable manufacturing processes for drug products.
• Perform formulation characterization, stability testing, and dissolution studies.
• Troubleshoot formulation issues and identify root causes.
• Collaborate with analytical development, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs teams.
• Prepare comprehensive formulation development reports and support regulatory submissions.
• Stay current with scientific literature, industry trends, and new drug delivery technologies.
• Contribute to the intellectual property portfolio through innovative formulation approaches.

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing various dosage forms (e.g., oral solid dosage, injectables, topicals).
• In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences, drug delivery systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with analytical techniques for formulation characterization (e.g., HPLC, DSC, dissolution testing).
• Strong understanding of GMP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.

• Design and execute pre-formulation studies to understand drug substance properties.
• Develop and optimize various dosage forms, including oral solid dosage forms, injectables, and topical formulations.
• Utilize DoE (Design of Experiments) principles to efficiently screen and optimize formulations.
• Perform stability studies according to ICH guidelines and analyze data to determine shelf-life and storage conditions.
• Scale-up formulation processes from benchtop to pilot scale.
• Prepare technical documentation, including formulation development reports, protocols, and batch records.
• Collaborate closely with analytical development, CMC, regulatory affairs, and manufacturing teams.
• Troubleshoot formulation and process-related issues.
• Stay abreast of new drug delivery technologies and regulatory trends.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to a collaborative research environment.
• Present scientific findings at internal meetings and potentially at external conferences.

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Proven expertise in developing various dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules, solutions, suspensions, parenteral).
• Strong understanding of drug delivery principles, excipient selection, and drug-product interactions.
• Experience with laboratory equipment relevant to formulation development and characterization.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software and DoE principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and experimental design skills.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid team setting.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements for pharmaceutical development.

About this role:

The primary accountability of this role is to ensure client success by leading, planning, and executing a broad portfolio of development projects. This includes oversight of formulation and process development activities from pre-formulation through clinical batch production and process validation. The role is both technical and strategic, involving team leadership, client engagement, and scientific direction to support new business opportunities.

This is a “safety sensitive” position and is subject to random drug testing.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction to the formulation and process development team, ensuring high-quality execution of client projects.
• Manage and oversee the entire client project portfolio, ensuring alignment with timelines, scope, and quality standards.
• Act as the primary technical resource for new client engagements and relationship-building.
• Partner with Business Development to attract new clients through scientific outreach and support for client visits and training seminars.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of scientists and engineers, promoting collaboration and innovation.
• Offer technical expertise in formulation, scale-up, and process optimization.
• Develop internal requirements to align with regulatory standards (IND, NDA, ANDA, etc.) and ensure proper documentation and quality.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with QC, QA, Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales, and Business Development to support integrated drug development and tech transfer.
• Drive process optimization and identify opportunities for efficiency and innovation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and ensure effective client communication.
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to guide innovation and support business growth.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of proven success in pharmaceutical formulation development, scale-up, and process engineering.
• Experience with solid oral dosage forms, fluid bed processing, and Wurster coating.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, make decisions, and take ownership of outcomes.
• Strong working knowledge of FDA, cGMP, ICH, and regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, ANDA, 505(b)(2)).
• Experience with client-facing roles in pharma; CDMO experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Glatt equipment is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Must be self-motivated with a passion for the pharmaceutical industry.