Senior Formulation Scientist - Pharmaceuticals/Nutraceuticals

1w1 week ago

Contract Pharmacal Corp

Hauppauge, US · Full-time · $85,000 – $125,000

About this role

We are seeking a Senior Formulation Scientist to join our 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. This position offers exposure to oral solid dosage forms.

You’ll design and develop formulations for oral solid dosage forms across nutraceutical, OTC, and prescription products. Operate formulation equipment like blenders, high shear granulators, fluid bed dryers, and tablet presses. Manage multiple projects while providing process improvement support and troubleshooting production issues.

Partner with R&D, production, and regulatory teams in a collaborative environment. Contribute to problem-solving and process improvements on diverse formulation projects. Enjoy end-to-end impact, taking ideas from early development through regulatory submission and commercialization.

Grow into broader product development responsibilities with opportunities to specialize in drug or nutraceutical formulation. Work with cutting-edge technologies while staying current with emerging trends in drug delivery and regulatory policies. Join a team committed to quality, innovative problem-solving, and advancing formulation excellence.

At CPC, be part of a company setting standards in pharmaceutical development since 1971. Help bring high-quality OTC, dietary supplement, and prescription products to market faster and safer. Thrive in an inclusive workplace focused on employee success, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements

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
Ability to troubleshoot formulation or process issues and recommend practical solutions
Strong project management skills to prioritize and manage multiple development projects
Effective oral and written communication to collaborate with R&D, production, and regulatory teams

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

Benefits

Diverse formulation experience on nutraceuticals, OTC, and prescription oral solid dosage forms
Hands-on innovation operating formulation equipment
End-to-end impact from early development through regulatory submission and commercialization
Collaborative environment partnering with R&D, production, and regulatory teams
Inclusive, respectful workplace with opportunities to grow skills and career
Work with cutting-edge technologies serving leading global brands