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Contract Pharmacal Corp · 3 weeks ago

Senior Formulation Scientist - Pharmaceuticals/Nutraceuticals

Hauppauge, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Contract Pharmacal Corp is seeking a Senior Formulation Scientist to join their dynamic R&D team, where you’ll play a key role in developing innovative pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. In this hands-on role, you’ll design formulations, support process improvements, and contribute directly to product development from concept to commercialization.

BiotechnologyPharmaceutical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and develop formulations for oral solid dosage forms across nutraceutical, OTC, and prescription products

Manage multiple formulation projects and deliver results on time

Write protocols, Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs), and product development reports

Provide process improvement support and troubleshoot production issues

Stay current with emerging trends in drug delivery technology and regulatory policies

Qualification

Formulation experienceFormulation equipment operationRegulatory knowledgeProtocol preparationProject managementEffective communicationProblem-solving mindsetDetail-orientedAdaptability

Required

MS required; Ph.D. preferred

Minimum 5 years of formulation experience in pharmaceutical and/or nutraceutical product development

Hands-on experience with formulation equipment such as blenders, fluid bed dryers, high shear granulators, and tablet presses

Knowledge of cGMPs, US FDA, and EU/EMEA regulatory requirements

Familiarity with Quality System standards, ICH guidelines, USP, and EP requirements

Experience preparing protocols, Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs), and product development reports

Ability to troubleshoot formulation or process issues and recommend practical solutions

Strong project management skills, able to prioritize and manage multiple development projects

Effective oral and written communication; able to collaborate with R&D, production, and regulatory teams

Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive with a strong problem-solving mindset

Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving project needs

Preferred

Ph.D. preferred

Experience with regulatory submissions preferred for pharmaceutical candidates

Exposure to multi-product development is preferred but not required

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Company

Contract Pharmacal Corp

Contract Pharmacal Corp is a pharmaceuticals company specializing in solid dose drugs and dietary supplements.

Founded in 1971

Hauppauge, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://cpc.com

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