Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Senior Scientist - Formulation Development (R&D)
Sacramento, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expNivagen Pharmaceuticals is a global company focused on developing cost-effective generic prescription drugs. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Scientist to lead the formulation development team, responsible for optimizing drug formulations from research to commercialization.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and optimization of complex injectable and sterile dosage forms
Develop and implement robust formulation development strategies aligned with regulatory guidelines (e.g., Quality by Design, FDA)
Apply scientific fundamentals and creative problem-solving skills to solve complex technical issues
Conduct rigorous experimental design studies (e.g., factorial design) to achieve project objectives
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Technical Services, Operations, and Regulatory Affairs
Define scope, timeline, and resource needs of functional activities and keep team on schedule
Participate in evaluation of new product opportunities
Ensure timely and high-quality documentation for regulatory submissions
Stay updated with all FDA and regulatory requirements/guidelines
Provide mentorship and leadership to team members
Stay up to date with the latest scientific advancements in formulation development and applying new technologies to improve product performance
Author and review technical reports, protocols, and regulatory documents
Additional duties and assignments as needed
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or Postgraduate degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field
3+ years of hands-on experience in sterile/Injectable pharmaceutical formulation development. (Strong candidates with combinations of education and experience will be considered.)
Strong understanding of formulation principles, excipients, and drug delivery systems
Hands-on experience with various formulation techniques and equipment
Proven track record of successful formulation development and commercialization
Experience with statistical design of experiments (DOE) and data analysis
Proven track record of successful formulation development for various sterile dosage forms
Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills
Expertise in complex injectable and sterile dosage form development
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and problem-solving
Must live in or be willing to move to the Sacramento Metropolitan Region (approximately 40 miles in radius)
Benefits
Yearly bonus eligibility
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
401k savings plan
Company
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Nivagen is engaged in the development, acquisition and sales of generic prescription drugs and over the counter products for the North American market.
11-50 employees
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Funding
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$31MKey Investors
Telegraph Hill Partners
2026-01-06Acquired
2023-08-09Series Unknown· $5M
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