Senior Formulation Scientist - #9831227

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Job Title: Senior Formulation Scientist

Department: Quality Control/Development

Reports to: Process Development Director/Manager

Location: Bloomington, IN (Onsite)

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, 40 hr/wk

General Description:

The role of the Senior Formulation Scientist includes the following key functions carried out in according to the company vision, mission, standards, goals, objectives, and strategic direction:

• Accountable for client specific and internal activities associated with product formulations optimization, scale up, and design of the process for clinical manufacturing. Works integrated with the Analytical, Product and Process Development groups, communicate and presents scientific outcomes at internal and external forums.
• Collaborates with Business Development and Client Services to manage client opportunities.
  
  

Accountable for client specific and internal activities associated with product formulations optimization, scale up and process design and readiness for clinical manufacturing.

• Designs and executes pre-formulation, formulation, and sterile product processes development studies.
• Identifies and performs the analytical testing associated with formulation screening and selection.
• Develops and executes protocols associated with method evaluation, optimization of liquid and lyo formulations, product presentations (vial, syringe, cartridge etc.) and in-use product requirements.
• Designs product fit for purpose compatibility and stability protocols
• Summarizes results and share outcomes of the studies using best documentation practices.
• Works with Lab manager to manage testing protocols, method transfer processes.
• Develops and refines tools, systems, SOPs, and processes needed in alignment with R&D and Ops priorities.
• Mentor pharmaceutical scientists on formulation and product development, diverse techniques used for parenteral product characterization and testing.
• Works integrated with Lab and Process Development leaders to assist with execution and documentation of testing protocols and method development processes and testing parameters.
• Performs data analytics to provide useful information, inform conclusions, and support decisions.
• Maintains awareness of industry technical trends and application for innovative techniques. Recommends laboratory capabilities with industry needs and technological advancements.
  
  

Collaborates with Business Development and Client Services to manage client opportunities.

• Contributes to sessions associated with ongoing and incoming projects to ensure alignment with the project plans at Singota.
• Summarizes laboratory findings timely in presentations and formal reports provided to clients.
• Represents Singota at external events.
• Assists in the writing, planning and executing of formulation/method development projects for clients.
• Provides timely and accurate communications/updates to Project Managers, BD, or Management.
• Supports client/regulatory visits and audits of the laboratory.
• Regarded as Subject Matter Expert within the pharmaceutical development and method development arena
  
  

Requirements Characteristics Required Include:

• Strong interest and commitment to exceptional customer service and teamwork by engaging remotely and executing timely or proactively on tasks important to clients and internal customers.
• Highly motivated- independent and self-directed work ethic; good judgment and strong decision-making skills; driven to continuously improve.
• Excellent interpersonal skills-respected by others with an ability to lead and influence; positive and action oriented; high degree of personal integrity and accountability; ability to communicate effectively and professionally across various audiences and organizational levels.
• Positive attitude and good judgment – reflective of company values.
• Technical knowledge base. Excellent time management, organization skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities with high attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline driven, work environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – oral and written.
• Ability to travel to client sites, audits, and trade shows.
• Ability to problem solve and resolve issues and conflicts.
  
  

Skills and Physical Activity Requirements:

• Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and the ability to effectively learn other computer programs.
• Familiarity with and the ability to quickly learn operation of standard laboratory instruments with normal training and access to instrument manuals.
• Ability to work in both office and laboratory environments requiring sitting and standing.
• Manual dexterity and eyesight commensurate with wet chemistry analytical techniques.
• Must wear personal protective equipment including protective gloves, lab coats, and safety glasses or face shield at times.
  
  

Work Experience & Educational Requirements:

• Ph.D in pharmaceutics, chemistry, or in a related field and requisite work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant analytical laboratory experience
• Minimum of 5 years pharmaceutical and/or life science experience, or equivalent education/experience
• Minimum of 3 years of formulation development experience for pharmaceutical drug products
• Verbal presentation skills – small and large group presentations with prospective clients
• Ability to author formulation, testing service proposals, written communications, and reports
• Experience with GMP, GLP, and R&D documentation and analytical testing
  
  

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
  
  

Singota Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Singota is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 812-369-9770 to let us know the nature of your request.

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If we need additional information or want to schedule an interview, we will contact you. If your qualifications do not match our current needs, we will keep your resume and/or application on file for one year.

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