Senior Scientist, Preclinical Development- Formulations
Senior Scientist, Preclinical Development- Formulations
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$ 111400 - 175300
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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 companys 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 worlds food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers consumers animals society and our planet. We offer one of our industrys most innovative portfolio of products services and technologies that serve to prevent treat and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.
INVENT.
IMPACT.
INSPIRE.
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The salary range for this role is
$111400.00 - $175300.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location government requirements and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical dental vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits including 401(k) paid holidays vacation and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
DomesticVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Rheology Texture AnalysisJob Posting End Date:
06/13/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
