Remote Formulation Development Scientist

4 days ago

Ottawa ON, Ottawa Census Division, ON; Ontario, Canada Placements24 Full-time

Advance pharmaceutical formulation development remotely using drug delivery expertise and analytical characterization techniques across innovative dosage forms. Independent research supports therapeutic development.

This Pharmaceutical Research Scientist focuses on formulation development within a pharmaceutical research and development organization. The work spans oral solids, injectables, and topical products, combining pre-formulation studies, formulation screening, stability testing, and scale-up. Collaboration includes medicinal chemistry, DMPK, process development, and analytical development teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and optimize novel pharmaceutical formulations across dosage forms
  • Conduct physicochemical characterization of drug substances and excipients
  • Perform screening, stability testing, and scale-up studies
  • Apply analytical techniques to assess drug product performance
  • Prepare research reports and technical regulatory documentation

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmaceutics, chemistry, or related discipline
  • At least six years post-Ph.D. formulation development experience
  • Understanding of drug delivery, excipient science, and dosage design
  • Proficiency with DSC, TGA, XRD, particle size, and dissolution testing
  • Ability to work independently and manage remote projects effectively

Use formulation development, drug delivery, and analytical expertise to advance pharmaceutical research through independent remote scientific work.

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