Role Overview
This role supports drug product development activities across early and clinical-stage programs, with primary responsibility for formulation development, clinical manufacturing support, and technology transfer. The position works closely with internal CMC teams and external partners to ensure high-quality, phase-appropriate drug product delivery in compliance with GxP and regulatory requirements.
The role is hands-on and execution-focused, contributing technical expertise across small molecule programs with exposure to oligonucleotides and advanced modalities
Key Responsibilities
- Support delivery of drug product development activities , including :
- Pre-formulation and formulation development
- Process development and tech transfer
- Phase-appropriate stability studies
- GMP clinical trial material (CTM) manufacturing
- Contribute to drug substance / drug product supply activities , including preparation and review of GxP documentation and technical summaries.
- Support regulatory document authoring and review (e.g., IND, IMPD, NDA sections) and assist in responses to health authority questions.
- Collaborate with external CROs, CMOs, and CDMOs on formulation development, manufacturing execution, and technology transfer.
- Review and approve technical reports, manufacturing documentation, and development data for accuracy and compliance.
- Work cross-functionally with CMC, Quality, Regulatory, and Development teams to support program execution.
- Ensure compliance with applicable GMP, GLP (as applicable), safety, quality, and corporate policies
- Present scientific data internally and contribute to technical discussions and decision-making.
Required Experience & Skills
Hands-on experience in :Preclinical formulation and pre-formulation characterizationDrug product formulation and process development (QbD)Tech transfer and cGMP manufacturing supportExperience developing phase-appropriate drug product and supporting clinical supply manufacturing for small molecules and / or oligonucleotides.Experience working with and coordinating activities across external CROs and CDMOs / CMOsFamiliarity with ICH quality guidelines and FDA / EU drug manufacturing regulations.Ability to review and approve GxP documentation and technical reports.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical presentations to scientific and cross-functional audiences.Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and matrixed team environments.Nice to Have
Experience with oligonucleotide formulation and process developmentExposure to injectable peptides or advanced modalitiesPrior experience contributing to publications or external scientific presentations.Education
Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Sciences with 8–10+ years of relevant industry experienceOR
PhD in a related discipline with 5–7+ years of relevant industry experience in drug product development