Senior Scientist, Preclinical Development- Formulations

Job Description

Our Animal Health Research Laboratories team work tirelessly to invent solutions to improve the health and wellbeing of animals. Our state-of-the-art research facilities create an environment of innovation that enable us to create breakthrough science changing the way we approach animal health challenges. 

The Senior Scientist within our company's Animal Health Formulation Group is responsible for the development of variety of different dosage forms (oral, topical, injectable, implant, etc.) and related processes across all stages of development.   

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated scientist with an outstanding scientific track-record and passion for pharmaceutical product development. This individual will use innovative approaches to support both early and late stage development candidates including screening, design, and development of formulations defined by robust drug product compositions and processes. 
Other responsibilities include statistical experimental design & data analysis, authoring of technical reports, regulatory submissions and patent applications. Active participation on formulation development teams while interfacing with other functional areas (e.g. project management, manufacturing, quality, regulatory affairs) and external partners to drive project milestones will be required. 

The candidate should have strong communication skills, good interpersonal and collaboration skills, an ability to multitask and a strong desire to learn and contribute.

Education Minimum Requirement:  
• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, or Related Discipline
• MS in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, or Related Discipline

Required Experience and Skills: 
• A PhD with 0+ years of experience or a MS with 5+ years experience
• Experience developing formulations
• Demonstrated ability in independently designing and conducting experiments and analyzing data
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment

Preferred Experience and Skills:
• Proven ability to identify and develop innovative ideas
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical pilot plants
• Experience in formulating pharmaceutical products
• Experience in materials/product characterization techniques such as Rheology, Texture Analysis.
 

Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. We offer one of our industry’s most innovative portfolio of products, services and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and …