Scientist, Formulation Development

Summary: Alkermes is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines for complex psychiatric and neurological disorders. The Scientist in Formulation Development will design and execute laboratory-based experiments to support small-molecule drug product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and product understanding. Responsibilities: - Design, execute, and interpret laboratory experiments supporting small‑molecule formulation development across early and late stages - Apply materials science, drug substance and drug product characterization principles, and pharmaceutical unit operations to meet clinical and project deliverables - Execute and interpret materials testing and formulation studies to deepen product and process understanding and expand internal knowledge - Ability to independently compile experimental data and interpretation into thorough, high‑quality technical reports suitable for project and regulatory use - Support strategic project planning and execution, balancing near‑term deliverables with longer‑term development objectives - Collaborate effectively within Pharmaceutical Development and cross‑functional project teams, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging - Maintain and grow scientific and technical expertise, and proactively contribute ideas for new studies, approaches, or development strategies Required Qualifications: - Ph.D. / M.S. / B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Materials Science, or a related field, with 0–3 / 6+ / 10+ years of pharmaceutical development experience, respectively - Design, execute, and interpret laboratory experiments supporting small‑molecule formulation development across early and late stages - Apply materials science, drug substance and drug product characterization principles, and pharmaceutical unit operations to meet clinical and project deliverables - Execute and interpret materials testing and formulation studies to deepen product and process understanding and expand internal knowledge - Ability to independently compile experimental data and interpretation into thorough, high‑quality technical reports suitable for project and regulatory use - Support strategic project planning and execution, balancing near‑term deliverables with longer‑term development objectives - Collaborate effectively within Pharmaceutical Development and cross‑functional project teams, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging - Maintain and grow scientific and technical expertise, and proactively contribute ideas for new studies, approaches, or development strategies Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with or exposure to modified‑release (e.g., extended‑release, controlled‑release) formulation development - Experience or exposure to Process Analytical Technology (PAT), and/or chemometrics - Comfort expanding beyond core expertise to integrate new tools, techniques, or disciplines in support of development programs - Demonstrated curiosity, creativity, and initiative in identifying opportunities for innovation or improved development approaches Required Skills: Formulation Development, Small-Molecule Drug Product Development, Materials Characterization, Pharmaceutical Unit Operations, Modified-Release Formulation Development, Process Analytical Technology, Chemometrics Benefits: Annual performance pay bonus, Competitive benefits package