Director of Formulation & CMC

About Panther

Panther is unlocking the power of the skin, the body’s largest, most responsive, and universally accessible immune organ, to deliver better health for all. Panther’s proprietary dissolvable microneedle array patch (MAP) technology delivers minute doses of thermostabilized treatments to precise locations below the skin’s surface.  There, the skin’s rich immune network activates systemic responses with improved efficacy and fewer side effects than current treatments. Panther’s solid-state treatments eliminate cold chain and sharps cost and complexity and its user-centric engineering enables direct patient and clinician interactions. 

Panther Life Sciences Corporation is applying the skin’s unique immune properties and advanced engineering to deliver shelf-stable, patient-centric, data-centric treatments to any/all consumers globally. Akin to Netflix in the media/content sector, Panther is partnering with and making its platform available to Pharma, Biotech, Cosmetics, and other firms to deliver a comprehensive pipeline of treatments in Panther’s microarray patch (MAP) application format.

Position Overview:

The Senior Formulations Scientist will be a key contributor to Panther’s efforts to expand its first groundbreaking platform. The candidate will leverage their expertise in pharmaceutical formulation to develop advanced drug products, bridging the gap between traditional pharmaceutical sciences and shelf-stable Microarray Patches.

The role requires a strong foundation in drug formulation, with a willingness to collaborate and learn within an engineering-driven environment. As the company advances novel delivery systems, including Microarray Patches (MAPs), the candidate must adapt quickly and help drive innovation in this space.

This is a critical role in Panther’s product development cycle. It all begins with the components formulated into our Microarray Patches (MAPs) and continues through to the final manufacturing process.

As a Director of Formulations and CMCt, you will play a pivotal role in developing multiple new formulations for preclinical development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of formulations, including early-stage studies, compatibility evaluation, and final product optimization to ensure safety and efficacy.
• Design and execute stability studies, including forced degradation/stress testing, to assess product robustness.
• Support engineering initiatives by evaluating and improving the compatibility of pharmaceutical formulations with Panther’s delivery systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, engineers, and other stakeholders to achieve key product development milestones.
• Stay at the forefront of pharmaceutical trends, applying new insights to enhance Panther’s product pipeline.
• Troubleshoot formulation and scale-up challenges, providing actionable solutions to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in drug formulation within the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong foundational understanding of pharmaceutical sciences and drug product development.
• PhD or MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (PhD preferred).
• 5-8 years of hands-on experience in drug formulation development, including industry experience.
• Strong command of formulation design principles, including techniques for improving stability and bioavailability.
• Ability to integrate scientific knowledge with engineering applications, working closely with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, particularly in the context of complex product development.

Benefits



• Health Insurance includes Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Equity (Full-time roles only and varies by country).
• In-person company meetups.
• Some travel may be required.
• Virtual events. 
• Working with a world-class team in technology and healthcare on the most innovative solutions. 
• Unlimited PTO and Paid Company Holidays.