Scientist, Formulation

GSK•Cambridge, MA

2d•$89,925 - $149,875•Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of our Formulation Science team in Cambridge, MA, you will play a vital role in developing drug product formulations that support projects from discovery through late-stage development. Your core responsibilities will include designing and executing studies, performing in-process testing, and working with cross-functional partners to ensure our drug candidates are safe, stable, and effective. We are looking for a hands-on problem solver who is conscientious, team-oriented, and communicates with clarity and purpose. If you are a quick learner who takes ownership of your work, you will thrive in this environment. This is more than a job; it's a chance to grow as a leader, make a direct impact on patients' lives, and contribute to GSK’s mission of getting ahead of disease together.

Requirements

BS, MS or PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field. BS + 5 years of experience, MS 3+ years of experience, PHD with 0+ years of experience.
Hands-on laboratory experience preparing and evaluating formulations for small molecules or biologics.
Experience with stability study design and data interpretation.
Practical skills with analytical techniques such as HPLC, particle sizing, pH/viscosity measurement, and thermal analysis.
Strong laboratory documentation practices and experience using electronic or paper laboratory notebooks.
Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

MS or PhD in formulation science, pharmaceutics, or related discipline.
Experience with biologic formulations, lyophilization, or controlled-release systems.
Familiarity with process development, scale-up considerations and manufacturing hand-offs.
Strong sense of ownership and personal responsibility, with experience in coordinating with team members to ensure tasks are on track and goals are met successfully.
Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a patient, thoughtful, and approachable demeanor that fosters a positive and highly collaborative team environment.
Knowledge of regulatory expectations for formulation development and drug product stability.
Experience with DOE (design of experiments) and statistical analysis for formulation optimization.
Prior experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry environments.

Responsibilities

Design, prepare and test drug product formulations at bench scale to assess stability, compatibility and performance.
Develop and execute stability studies and stress tests; analyze results and recommend formulation strategies.
Characterize physicochemical properties using analytical methods such as particle size, pH, viscosity, single-particle measurements, chromatography, and thermal analysis.
Collaborate with analytical, process development, regulatory and quality teams to support program decisions and documentation.
Maintain accurate laboratory records, prepare study reports, and present data to project teams.
Maintain the drug product laboratory space in an organized and in a safe manner.
Troubleshoot experiments, improve methods, and contribute to standard operating procedures.