Senior Scientist, Formulation and Process Development

Celcuity

Senior or Principal Scientist leading formulation and process development for oncology products at Celcuity. Focused on advancing lead drug candidates through collaboration and project management.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead projects to support development of novel and existing formulations, spanning the product lifecycle including pre-formulation, dosage form selection, formulation development, process development, and manufacturing scale-up.
Design, execute, and interpret formulation and process development experiments in an outsourced environment at contract laboratories and CDMOs.
Identify and vet new contract organizations to support formulation and process development.
Help define & execute the project plans for formulation lifecycle management.
Support writing technical sections for intellectual property and regulatory filings.
Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of formulation development trends, techniques, and technologies.
Serve as a subject matter expert for formulation development within the Pharmaceutical Development group and the broader Celcuity team.
Summarize, document, and present information to subgroup, group, and cross-functional audiences.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

D/M.S./B.S. in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, or related fields.
7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical development (preferred 4+ years industry experience for Ph.D; 5+ years for M.S.; 7+ years for B.S.).
Demonstrated experience with formulation development and drug product development, preferably for small molecule drugs.
Deep understanding of formulation techniques & considerations for sterile, parenteral dosage forms.
Knowledge of other dosage forms (e.g., for ophthalmic or oral) is beneficial.
Experience with drug device combination products for injectable drug products (e.g., prefilled syringes, autoinjectors) is preferred.
Technical expertise in formulation strategies and processes specifically tailored to poorly water-soluble APIs is preferred. Subject matter expertise in one or more of these areas is highly desirable:
Nano-milling and nanosuspension formulation.
Micro/nano-emulsions.
Salt formation and salt screening/selection.
Complexation and co-solvency using cyclodextrins or co-solvents.
Experience with physicochemical characterization methods for drug substances and drug products.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence and build credibility at all levels.
Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with colleagues across various levels and functions.
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple processes and documentation requirements.
Strong technical and analytical skills with advanced knowledge in MS Office products.
Ability to work in a team or independently as required.
Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
Demonstrated independent and sound decision-making skills; ability to think critically and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Flexible and willing to learn; able to adapt to business and site needs in a dynamic environment.
Maintain a positive, approachable and professional attitude.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
401(k) match
PTO
paid holidays
annual performance incentive bonus
new hire equity package

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Hard Skills & Tools

formulation developmentdrug product developmentformulation techniquessterile dosage formsdrug device combination productsnano-millingnanosuspension formulationmicro/nano-emulsionsphysicochemical characterization methodsformulation strategies

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal skillsattention to detailorganizational skillsdecision-making skillscritical thinkingflexibilityadaptabilityteamwork