Crinetics Pharmaceuticals · 4 days ago
Sr. Research Associate, Drug Product Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $103K/yr
3+ years expCrinetics Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing therapies for endocrine diseases. The Senior Research Associate, Drug Product Development, will support the development of drug product formulations and collaborate with various teams to ensure high-quality drug products for clinical trials.
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Responsibilities
Perform hands-on formulation development activities for preclinical and early clinical drug products, including FIH studies
Prepare and evaluate formulations for in vivo (PK, tox) and clinical use
Execute laboratory experiments including formulation preparation, characterization, and stability testing
Maintain accurate and well-documented experimental records in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs)
Support scale-up, tech transfer, and manufacturing activities for clinical supplies
Assist in preparation of protocols, reports, and CMC documentation to support regulatory submissions
Collaborate cross-functionally with analytical, DMPK, toxicology, quality, and external partners/CDMOs
Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing challenges; propose practical solutions
Ensure compliance with internal procedures and applicable GMP/GxP requirements as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, with demonstrated hands-on lab experience
Experience supporting preclinical and/or clinical formulation development, ideally through FIH
Experience with oral dosage forms and/or parenteral formulations. Familiarity with common formulation techniques and excipients
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong laboratory execution and problem-solving skills
Ability to work under minimal supervision while contributing effectively in a team environment
Knowledge of regulatory expectations related to early-phase CMC development; exposure to GMP manufacturing and/or clinical supply preparation is a plus
Excellent interpersonal skills, with strong oral/written communication and presentation skills
Ability to author and review relevant development reports
Ability to work in cross functional teams as related to drug development with a collaborative mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Benefits
A discretionary annual target bonus
Stock options
ESPP
401k match
Top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
20 days of PTO
10 paid holidays
A winter company shutdown
Company
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals discovers, develops, and commercializes medicines for endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2BKey Investors
Frazier Healthcare PartnersNational Institutes of HealthPerceptive Advisors
2026-07-06Acquired
2026-01-06Post Ipo Equity· $349.22M
2024-10-08Post Ipo Equity· $500M
Leadership Team
R. Scott Struthers
Founder, CEO
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Alan S. Krasner
Chief Endocrinologist
Recent News
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