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Senior Scientist - Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences
At a Glance
- Location
- USA - Pennsylvania - West Point, United States
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Compensation
- salary range for this role is $117,000.00 - $184,200.00 This is the lowest to highest
- Posted
- 2026-03-23
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Clinical
Requirements
Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Analytical Chemistry, Bioprocessing, Clinical Evaluations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Drug Delivery, Drug Delivery Technology, Drug Development, Flow Cytometry, High-Throughput Screening, Immunotherapy, Innovative Thinking, Interpersonal Relationships, In Vitro Assays, In Vitro Studies, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology Techniques, Multi-Color Flow Cytometry, Preformulation, Process Optimization {+ 4 more}
Responsibilities
Join our Discovery Pharmaceutical Science (DPS) team in West Point, PA and play a central role in shaping the next generation of drug candidates.
DPS is a cross-functional research organization that delivers drug delivery, solid-state science, pharmaceutical chemistry, and formulation expertise to accelerate Drug Discovery and early Drug Product Development.
As a Senior Scientist on our team, you will directly influence the physicochemical design and formulation strategies of preclinical drug candidates across multiple modalities.
Lead physicochemical characterization of potential preclinical candidates, using those insights to guide design and formulation decisions.
Identify and develop fit-for-purpose oral and parenteral formulation strategies for preclinical and clinical studies.
Plan and execute R&D studies across a variety of administration routes and modalities, including small molecules, peptides, biologics, and vaccines.