Foghorn Therapeutics is seeking a motivated Principal Scientist to join the drug product development group within Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) to pursue an exciting role in cutting-edge formulation development and drug delivery technologies to support our portfolio.
Requirements
- PhD in chemical engineering, pharmaceutics, chemistry, material science or related field
- 5+ years of industry experience in drug delivery areas or formulation/drug delivery experience in the pharmaceutical industry for Sr. Scientist.
- Experience in LAI (long-acting injectables)
- Prior experience and a good understanding of one or more long acting or targeted drug delivery technologies such as nanosuspensions, liposomes, PLGA microspheres technology are preferred.
- Excellent scientific knowledge in formulation technologies, material science, chemistry, preformulation and formulation sciences – experience / exposure in drug delivery, complex / long acting parenterals, modified release formulation platforms are a significant plus and will be preferred
- Laboratory based skills including various drug delivery platforms, analytical characterization is a must.
Responsibilities
- take a leadership role in development of specialty drug delivery technologies
- lead and execute the assessments of various innovative drug delivery technologies for development of complex injectables and solid oral dosage forms to support Foghorn’s portfolio at both preclinical and clinical stages
- lead the CMC laboratory activities in-house
- represent their function in program/ project teams allowing opportunities for cross-functional involvement/ collaboration
- support clinical formulation development and manufacture at CDMOs and regulatory filings
Other
- Ability to learn rapidly, have a flexible mindset and to be able to adapt to fast paced highly matrixed environments
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- A desire to be part of a highly innovative company aimed at helping patients with serious diseases
