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Formulation Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

At Corium Innovations, we've led the way in innovating drug delivery technologies for millions of ... directed, or who have needle-phobia. This is only the beginning! There's so much more to deliver ...

Medix™

Research Technician - 205417

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$16.75 - $23.25/hr

Experience with microparticles, drug formulation, drug delivery systems, or related technologies strongly preferred. * Familiarity with analytical instrumentation and techniques, including HPLC and ...

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MSD Malaysia

$200 - $250/hr

Our teams enable robust and scalable drug product and delivery solutions through deep scientific understanding of formulation, drug-excipient interactions, delivery system performance, and ...

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BioCT Innovation Commons

$100 - $125/hr

Evaluate emerging drug delivery technologies (e.g., lipid-based systems, amorphous solid ... formulation development * Effective communication and collaboration skills * Proficient in ...

BPI Labs, LLC

Formulation Scientist

Largo, FL · On-site

Strong interest in formulation development, drug delivery, and injectables. * Knowledge of pharmaceutical product development and regulatory standards (preferred, not required). * Excellent problem ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for formulation drug delivery director in the United States is $22.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a formulation drug delivery director do?

A Formulation Drug Delivery Director is responsible for overseeing the development, optimization, and implementation of drug formulations and delivery systems within a pharmaceutical company. They lead teams of scientists and manage projects focused on creating effective ways to deliver medications, such as oral, injectable, or transdermal systems. This role involves coordinating research, ensuring regulatory compliance, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and guiding the transition of drug products from the laboratory to clinical trials and commercial production. The director also stays updated on the latest advancements in drug delivery technologies and may interact with regulatory agencies to ensure product safety and efficacy.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a formulation drug delivery director?

A Formulation Drug Delivery Director needs deep expertise in pharmaceutical sciences, formulation development, and regulatory compliance, often supported by an advanced degree (PhD or MS) in pharmacy, chemistry, or related fields. Familiarity with industry-standard analytical tools, GMP environments, and drug delivery technologies, along with experience in project management software, is essential. Exceptional leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic problem-solving skills help professionals excel in this role. These competencies ensure innovative, safe, and effective drug products are developed on time and in accordance with regulatory standards.

How does a formulation drug delivery director typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during the drug development process?

A Formulation Drug Delivery Director frequently works alongside R&D scientists, regulatory affairs specialists, quality assurance teams, and manufacturing personnel to ensure that drug formulations are both effective and compliant with industry standards. This role often involves leading discussions during project meetings, troubleshooting formulation challenges, and aligning the team on timelines and deliverables. Effective communication and leadership are essential, as the director must integrate feedback from various departments to optimize formulation strategies and support successful product launches.

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Scientist I - Protein Biologics Formulation Development

Orange, CA • On-site

Orion Group
Software Development • 11 - 50 employees
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$36 - $40/hr

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Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Scientist I (Protein Biologics Formulation Development)
$36 - $40/hr with medical benefits available at a cost
1 year initial contract with possibility of extension
100% Onsite in Irvine, CA
Standard first shift laboratory hours Monday - Friday
Orion Project Services and a market-leading pharmaceutical company have teamed up for an exciting contract opportunity for a Scientist I - Formulation & Process Development in Irvine, California.
This position offers the opportunity to support the development of innovative protein biologics, from early-stage and first-in-human programs through commercialization. You will perform hands-on laboratory studies involving biologic formulation, sterile liquids, lyophilized products and pre-filled dosage forms, while generating high-quality data that guides formulation and process-development decisions.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree with at least three years of relevant biotechnology industry experience, or a master's degree with at least two years of experience. Hands-on experience in biologics formulation, drug-product manufacturing, lyophilization or analytical testing is preferred. Experience working with neurotoxins, highly potent compounds or within a BSL-2 laboratory is strongly desired.
Position Overview:
The incumbent in this role will support the formulation and process development of protein biologics from early development (pre-clinical/First-In-Human candidates) through commercialization, with a specific focus on neurotoxins for therapeutics and aesthetic use. This position involves designing, executing, and reporting of laboratory experiments to advance the development of stable and effective biologic formulations. The incumbent will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to solving technical challenges in both formulation and process optimization, to enable successful clinical and commercial progression of therapeutic biologics.
This position requires laboratory work in areas requiring select agents and Toxins access (i.e., Biosafety level 2 laboratories). Access to and use of select agents is regulated by federal policies. Therefore, the candidate must conduct all work activities in compliance with internal and applicable regulatory requirements. Internal requirements include compliance with ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources, and general business policies, requirements, and objectives.
Main Responsibilities:
  • Execute formulation composition and drug product process development studies for sterile liquids, lyophilized, and pre-filled dosage forms.
  • Manufacture drug product formulation batches for evaluating formulation stability and/or for animal studies.
  • Conduct clinical in-use studies to guide dose solution administration.
  • Perform analytical testing and characterization of biologic samples, assessing critical quality attributes to support formulation and process decisions.
  • Interpret results and draw conclusions from multistage experiments; note significant deviations and propose relevant new experiments
  • Thoroughly document experimental procedures, results, and interpretations in laboratory notebooks and reports, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.
  • Generate high-quality data based on sound scientific principles and prepare formulation data summaries, technical reports, and scientific presentations
  • Participate in the evaluation, implementation, and ongoing improvement of new and existing technologies, techniques, and equipment to continuously enhance formulation and process development.
Qualifications:
  • BS with a minimum of 3 years or MS with a minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, analytical sciences, or equivalent field in the biotechnology industry.
  • Candidates must exhibit the technical ability to execute and troubleshoot experiments through rational and critical thinking. Candidates must be highly organized and detail oriented.
  • Hands-on laboratory experience in biologics formulation development, drug delivery, drug product manufacturing processes, lyophilization or analytical functions is preferred.
  • Prior hands-on experience working with neurotoxins or highly potent compounds within a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory environment is strongly desired.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills; ability to maintain accurate experimental records and reports.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

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