Novartis
Principal Scientist - Formulation
$108K–$222K
Cambridge (USA) · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Education
- PhD in biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, or a related field.
About the job
Leads formulation development and characterization for biologics, identifies developability risks, and supports candidate selection and clinical development.
What you'll do
- Design and execute formulation screening and stability studies for large-molecule therapeutics, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
- Manage resources, timelines, and deliverables; lead, mentor, and develop team members.
- Partner with CMC and automation teams to advance clinical candidates and implement high-throughput formulation screening and characterization.
What they ask for
- PhD in biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, or a related field.
- Hands-on expertise in protein formulations and assessing biophysical properties.
- Experience developing formulation strategies for large-molecule therapeutics and designing preformulation studies and interpreting stability-indicating assays.
- Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing scientific teams.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of viral vector-based gene therapy (AAV, LVV) formulation and characterization.
- Familiarity with DoE tools (e.g., JMP) and automated liquid handling systems.
Pay
USD $108,500 and $201,500 per year (base salary, Principal Scientist I); USD $119,700 and $222,300 per year (base salary, Principal Scientist II)
Tools
DSC, DLS, UV-Vis, SEC, HIC, CE, MS, JMP
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