Pfizer · 7 hours ago
Senior Scientist, Early Formulation Science and Drug Delivery, Drug Product Design
La Jolla, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $152K/yr
7+ years expPfizer is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to delivering breakthroughs that change patients' lives. The Senior Scientist in Early Formulation Science and Drug Delivery will leverage their expertise to influence drug candidate selection, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and design experiments to assess the physicochemical properties of drug candidates.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
No H1B
Responsibilities
Evaluate the physicochemical properties of potential small molecule drug candidates to inform a drug product formulation strategy and developability risk assessment
Design and develop fit for purpose and diagnostic traditional and enabled formulations for preclinical studies
Design, execute, and interpret the results of polymorph and salt screens for potential drug candidates related to stability, manufacturability, and bio-performance
Apply first principles understanding of thermodynamics and kinetic processes to dissolution and precipitation of drugs in biorelevant conditions and physical and chemical stability in the solid state
Work in cross-disciplinary teams and partner with subject matter experts in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacokinetics & Drug Metabolism, and Clinical Pharmacology departments to influence candidate selection and progression
Develop strategic collaborations with academic and industrial researchers for addressing gaps in fundamental or applied science related to the pharmaceutical sciences
Conduct novel research and present significant findings via internal and external presentations or publications
Qualification
Required
Recent PhD with 0-3 year post-doctoral experience, MS with 7+ years experience, or BS with 8+ years experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Physical Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, or Pharmaceutical Sciences
Experience working independently and collaboratively in a laboratory environment
Preferred
Experience in designing and conducting hypothesis driven laboratory experiments
Experience with application of fundamental principles to solve complex problems
Generating, interpreting, and integrating experimental data into mathematical models to progress the understanding of complex materials and processes
Experience in pharmacokinetic modeling and simulations using Gastroplus or similar modeling software
Experience with data structuring and capture
Experience with formulation design for preclinical studies as well as awareness of drug product design criteria for phase 1 clinical trials
Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and activities while managing tight timelines
Benefits
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Company
Pfizer
Pfizer is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers medicines and vaccines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$38BKey Investors
Starboard Value
2025-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2024-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2023-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $31B
Leadership Team
Albert Bourla
Chief Executive Officer
Ian Read
Chief Executive Officer
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