<p>Associate Director, Oral Formulation Development</p> <p>Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Onsite)</p> <p>Compensation: $160,000-$190,000</p> <p>HireMinds is seeking to add your expertise to an established and well-funded biotech company in the Bay Area. Our client is seeking your experience leading oral drug product development. This Associate Director-level opportunity is ideal for a hands-on formulation scientist who thrives at the interface of research and development, and is passionate about advancing novel oral peptide therapeutics from preclinical through clinical stages.</p> <p>What You'll Do:</p> <ul> <li>Drive oral peptide formulation strategy from candidate nomination through clinical development. </li><li>Lead and mentor a team of formulation scientists, fostering technical excellence and career growth. </li><li>Own preformulation and early research formulation efforts, ensuring seamless tech transfer to CDMOs. </li><li>Provide scientific leadership and technical oversight to external partners including CDMOs and testing labs. </li><li>Manage clinical trial material manufacturing activities and contribute to global regulatory filings (IND, IMPD, NDA). </li><li>Represent formulation development on cross-functional project teams and contribute to CMC planning and execution. </li><li>Collaborate closely with analytical, quality, supply chain, and regulatory groups to enable clinical milestones. </li></ul> <p>What You Bring:</p> <ul> <li>MS or Ph.D. with 10+ years of industry experience in oral small molecule and/or peptide formulation and process development, ideally in a biotech or pharma setting. </li><li>Deep understanding of oral dosage forms-tablets, capsules, suspensions-and advanced formulation techniques (e.g., SEDDS, nanoparticles, solid dispersions). </li><li>Strong knowledge of excipients, manufacturing processes, and preformulation characterization. </li><li>Successful track record of overseeing CMO/CDMO partners and working under GMP standards. </li><li>Expertise in formulation-related analytics (solubility, stability, dissolution, particle size, etc.). </li><li>Familiarity with regulatory documentation and contributions to CMC sections of INDs/NDAs. </li><li>Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills. </li></ul> <p>Why Join:</p> <ul> <li>Be part of a mission-driven company developing next-generation oral peptide therapies. </li><li>Take ownership of key programs and drive innovation in formulation science. </li><li>Collaborate with a seasoned and supportive scientific leadership team. </li><li>Enjoy a fast-paced, intellectually engaging environment with opportunities for impact and growth. </li><li>If you're a formulation expert ready to take on a strategic and scientific leadership role in oral drug product development, connect with HireMinds and apply today. </li><li></li></ul>