Director of Peptide Formulation and Technology

7 days ago


California USA, United States HireMinds: Specialized Recruiting in Life Sciences, Marketing, F Full time
Job Title: Director, Peptide Formulation & Technology

HireMinds is partnering with a biotech company focused on peptide drug development, with a vision of bringing commercial products to market. We are seeking a Pre-formulation expert with a discovery mindset to drive technical innovation and provide leadership in peptide delivery and pharmaceutical development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic guidance in identifying and implementing enabling technologies for peptide delivery systems and novel formulations.
  • Lead peptide formulation development from lead optimization through clinical development, with expertise in formulation, pre-formulation research, process selection, and enabling technologies.
  • Oversee technical aspects of formulation development, including work outsourced to CDMOs and contract testing laboratories.
  • Manage pre-formulation and research formulation activities and oversee direct reports in laboratory duties.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across discovery, preclinical, and manufacturing stages to provide expertise in drug delivery formulations that enhance peptide oral bioavailability.
  • Guide formulation and process development for biologics and/or peptides for oral and injectable routes, including controlled-release formulations.
  • Apply principles of chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences to peptide formulation development.
  • Effectively communicate study results and experimental data to project teams and senior management.
  • Collaborate with external quality control, quality assurance, and regulatory personnel to ensure proper protocols and quality data capture.
  • Implement and oversee cGMP principles and CDMO management for GMP manufacturing.
  • Contribute to regulatory submissions by authoring relevant sections on formulation.

Requirements:

  • PhD in a formulation-related discipline, with 10+ years of experience in formulation and pre-formulation development in prior biotech or pharmaceutical settings.
  • Expertise in drug delivery formulations to enhance peptide oral bioavailability.
  • Strong analytical skills related to formulation.
  • Current knowledge of peptide delivery systems (oral, liquid, and subcutaneous).
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying technical results and project outcomes, with strong interpersonal skills for engaging diverse audiences.
  • Experience collaborating with CMC team members and R&D project teams.
  • Ability to travel to CDMO partners domestically and internationally.

Compensation:

Salary: $195,000 to $235,000

Bonus: 15-20%

Stock considerations, health, dental, and 401k plan



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