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Associate Scientist, Synthetic Drug Product Development

Randstad Life Sciences US
Thousand Oaks, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

Are you passionate about small molecule drug development and eager to apply your expertise in synthetic drugs? We’re seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join the Pivotal Synthetic Drug Product Team at one of the world's leading biotechnnology companies located in Thousand Oaks, CA.

This role is a critical part of the small molecule drug product development efforts , focusing on oral solid dosage formulations such as tablets and capsules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Serve as member of Drug Product development teams, providing hands-on formulation and process expertise during the development of clinical and commercial formulations for solid oral dosage forms.
  • Design and execute formulation experiments, organize and analyze results with minimal supervision, and communicate data and interpretation to work group.
  • Ensure that contracted studies are conducted in compliance with the respective protocol and applicable guidelines and regulations.

Qualifications :

We prioritize candidates with a synthetic drug background over biologics , as the skill sets required for this role align more with small molecule drug development . The ideal candidate will have :

  • A Bachelor’s (BS) or Master’s degree (MS) in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Organic Chemistry, or related fields from a reputable institution. Preference for graduates from top pharmaceutics programs.
  • Strong academic foundation in small molecule drug product manufacturing, tablet / capsule production, and understanding of typical unit operations for the manufacturing / testing lab of oral solid dosage forms.
  • Some pharmaceutical industry with emphasis on oral solid dosage forms preferred.
  • Problem-solving mindset, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.
  • Preferred experience at companies specializing in small molecule therapeutics , such as Merck, Pfizer, AbbVie, Lilly, or BMS .
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