Formulation Scientist

Actalent • Bridgeton, MO • 18h ago

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Formulation Scientist to join our growing team in pharmaceutical research and development. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing pharmaceutical products, evaluating new technologies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to establish and meet project timelines, and you will be actively involved in both project management and hands-on execution in manufacturing suites.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize existing pharmaceutical products, identifying and evaluating new technologies and formulation processes.

Provide technical expertise to prepare formulation development plans and establish project timelines.

Lead the development of novel dosage forms and manufacturing processes for drug delivery.

Implement Quality by Design (QbD) and Design of Experiments (DOE) to develop products and processes.

Collaborate with global product development teams to test and evaluate stability of various product dosage forms.

Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and suggest improvements.

Prepare and authorize manufacturing protocols, master batch records, and other necessary documentation.

Guide product development technicians in data collection and analysis.

Evaluate and compile stability data and prepare product specifications.

Monitor production runs and facilitate the transfer of new products to industrial production.

Ensure compliance with cGMP, GLP, GCP, FDA, and EMA regulations and company safety policies.

Identify and support the initiation of deviations, CAPAs, and investigations.

Essential Skills

BS/MS Degree in Chemistry or equivalent; MS is ideal, PhD may be considered with industry experience.

1+ years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation or process development (R&D) environment.

Knowledge of Quality by Design (QbD) principles and Design of Experiment (DOE) methodology.

Experience with statistical software such as JMP or equivalent.

Strong understanding of cGMP, FDA, and EMA regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in process scale-up, engineering, or technical transfer.

Experience working with external CDMOs or CMOs.

Understanding of granulation, film coating, compression, and extrusion manufacturing concepts.

Knowledge of CMC requirements and USP or EMA monographs for physical testing.

Work Environment

The work will primarily be conducted in an R&D building with a team of 5 scientists and 4 technicians. The environment includes several rooms equipped for research scale-up activities, with both GMP and non-GMP equipment. The majority of work takes place in an open floor-plan office building with workstations. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some flexibility required for planned runs. Remote work is possible one day per week, depending on schedule. The team culture is dynamic and collaborative, with opportunities for professional growth in various areas of pharmaceutical R&D.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of BRIDGETON, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

6% bonus potential, Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, 401K Match, Extensive PTO and Holidays, Pet Insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in BRIDGETON,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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