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Senior Scientist, Formulation Development

Avalyn Pharma
Location
San Diego, CA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Product Development
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline
  • A minimum of 8 plus years of industry experience in pharmaceutical formulation development following completion of a Ph.D.
  • Strong understanding of formulation characterization techniques, aerosol performance testing, and stability studies
  • Experience working with CDMOs and supporting technology transfer
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of formulation development activities
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams
Nice to have
  • Experience developing inhaled pharmaceutical products
  • Deep understanding of aerosol science and pulmonary drug delivery
  • Hands-on experience with solution and dry powder inhalation formulations
  • Experience working with inhalation devices and drug-device combination products
  • Experience supporting products through IND-enabling activities, clinical development, and commercialization
What the job really is

The Senior Scientist, Formulation Development at Avalyn will focus on the development and optimization of inhaled formulations for pulmonary fibrosis therapies. This hands-on laboratory role involves designing and executing studies for both solution and dry powder formulations, assessing aerosol performance, and ensuring drug-device compatibility. The position requires collaboration with various departments to advance inhaled drug products through clinical development and into commercial manufacturing.

Things to weigh
  • No specific benefits listed
  • The role requires extensive experience and expertise in a specialized area of pharmaceutical development, which may limit the candidate pool
  • The position involves significant collaboration across multiple functions, which may require strong interpersonal skills
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