Associate Director, Formulation Development Job at HireMinds, Newark, CA

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  • HireMinds
  • Newark, CA

Job Description

Associate Director – Oral Formulation Development

Location: East Bay, California

Compensation: $166,000–$190,000 base salary + 15% bonus target

HireMinds is partnered with a well-funded, clinical-stage biotech company in the East Bay, CA seeking an Associate Director of Oral Formulation Development. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll guide oral drug product development across a robust drug pipeline, working with a dedicated team of experienced drug developers.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead oral peptide formulation development from candidate nomination through clinical stages, including lab-based development and tech transfer.
  • Mentor junior formulation scientists and oversee outsourced formulation and testing activities transferred to CMO/CDMO partners.
  • Manage preformulation activities and ensure smooth technology transfer to CDMOs.
  • Oversee CDMO partnerships for clinical supply manufacturing and regulatory submissions (INDs/NDAs).
  • Drive formulation strategy in collaboration with internal R&D, analytical, and manufacturing teams.
  • Represent the formulation function on cross-functional project teams.
  • Author and review relevant sections of regulatory documents (INDs, NDAs, IMPDs).
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory and quality standards across formulation and manufacturing efforts.

Qualifications:

  • MS or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field with 10+ years of experience in formulation development of oral small molecule or peptide drug product development.
  • Proven leadership and mentoring experience exhibited in industry settings.
  • Strong knowledge of cGMP principles and CDMO management.
  • Technical expertise in oral dosage form development, preformulation, and analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, DSC, TGA, PXRD, FT-IR, particle size analysis).
  • Familiarity with advanced oral drug delivery strategies, especially for enhancing peptide bioavailability.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

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