Development Scientist

The scientist will develop and optimize formulations, perform laboratory experiments, support scale-up, and help transfer processes to manufacturing. We are looking for a Senior Development Scientist with strong experience in Oral Solid Dose (OSD) formulation and drug product development.

Hello,

I hope you're doing well.

My name is Soundarya, and I'm reaching out from Intellectt Inc. regarding an exciting contract opportunity for Development Scientist based in Richmond, VA with one of our prestigious clients. I would love to connect and discuss this opportunity in more detail. Please feel free to share your updated resume at

soundarya.kondra@intellectt.com

Job Title: Development Scientist
Location: Richmond, VA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Experience Level: 5+ years
Pay rate: $45/hr W2

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Development Scientist with strong experience in Oral Solid Dose (OSD) formulation and drug product development. The scientist will develop and optimize formulations, perform laboratory experiments, support scale-up, and help transfer processes to manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize OSD formulations.
• Work with API, excipients, and material characterization.
• Develop direct compression, wet/dry granulation, and continuous manufacturing processes.
• Design and analyze Design of Experiments (DoE).
• Perform root cause analysis for formulation and process issues.
• Evaluate materials using PSD, microscopy, rheology, moisture sorption, and compressibility.
• Support scale-up and technology transfer to manufacturing.
• Prepare technical reports, protocols, and CMC regulatory documentation.
• Work with Analytical, Quality, and Regulatory teams.
• Analyze data and communicate technical recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related field.

• 5+ years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience.
• Strong experience in OSD formulation/product development.
• Knowledge of DoE, QbD, material characterization, and scale-up.
• Strong scientific, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Master's or PhD in a relevant field.
• Pharmaceutical regulatory/CMC experience.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with drug development and manufacturing.

Benefits

Eligible employees may have access to benefits offered by Intellectt Inc., including medical, dental, vision, and other benefits, subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms.

Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Thanks & Regards,
Soundarya
Technical Recruiter
Intellectt Inc

Soundarya@intellectt.com

Direct: 732 204 6899
Desk number: 732 412 6999 Ext: 247