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Quva · 13 hours ago

Senior Formulation Scientist, Development

Sugar Land, Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Quva is a leading provider of health-system pharmacy services and solutions, including sterile injectable outsourcing and AI-based data software solutions. The Senior Formulation Scientist, Development will manage and support the formulation of new products and improve existing formulations, collaborating with various teams to ensure high standards of safety and quality in pharmaceutical products.

Health CareManufacturingMedicalMedical DevicePharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Innovate and develop new products/patents

Design and develop protocols for new product development and improvement of existing products

Supports administrative activities and meetings for formulation process strategies

Collaborates with Pharmacy Services in developing new product formulations

Collaborates with Technical Services in transferring new products to commercial products

Ensures product deadlines are met and projects are handled in a professional manner

Present ideas for modifying existing procedures and suggest alternative methods to improve results

Perform scientific literature searches and evaluations as required

Collaborating with development in producing for writing new drug formulations

Recommending scientifically sound drug formulations for new products and existing products

Review drug/diluent compatibilities

Ensures pharmaceutical formulations are correct for specific procedures and processes

Supports the Technical Support team with process validations and qualifications

Ensures all proper policies and procedures/work instructions are followed correctly within R&D development

Ensures that Master Formularies are up to date and makes any changes pursuant to process improvements and investigations

Ensures all duties and processes are in adherence with ISO standards, USP, and current good compounding practices

Perform change control processes and assist with managing timelines

Writing, maintaining, and improving standard operating procedures related to developed products

Practice and monitors good documentation practices

Qualification

Formulation developmentPharmaceutical environment experienceCGMP understandingSOP writingControlled substances experienceSterile injectables experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyAttention to detailOrganizational skillsPositive communication skills

Required

Ph.D. in analytical chemistry or equivalent or Master's degree with extensive experience

7+ years' experience with formulation development in a pharmaceutical environment

10 years advanced R&D at scientist/engineer level in pharmaceutical fields

Experience working with controlled substances & sterile injectables

Understanding of cGMP, FDA, ICH principles, guidance and regulation

Experience writing SOPs and critical regulated documents for internal and external business

18+ years of age

Able to successfully complete a drug and background check

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Quva is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas

Preferred

Has a sense of urgency, accountability and resourcefulness (e.g., work in changing environment)

Has good coordinating abilities, attention to detail with positive communication skills

Has excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects

Is proficient in Microsoft Office

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision

401k retirement program with company match

17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year

Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice

Company

Quva

Quva is a national, industry-leading provider of health-system pharmacy services and solutions, including 503B sterile injectable outsourcing and data software solutions that generate insights to help power the business of pharmacy.

Founded in 2015

Sugar Land, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees