Associate Director of Formulation Sciences

Piper Companies is looking for an Associate Director of Formulation Sciences to join a growing pharmaceutical company in Branford, Connecticut. The Associate Director will lead the Engineering and Formulation Sciences group to assist in laboratory studies in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and consumer products industries while simultaneously developing their own technologies with their innovative team.

Responsibilities for the Associate Director of Formulation Sciences:

Direct customer formulation development projects and interface with clients as a key point of contact

Provide technical and business feasibility assessments for proposed technologies

Lead and manage a team of scientists and engineers including experimental oversight and career development

Lead in the development of new technologies utilizing both internal and external resources

Recommend new capabilities and instrumentation

Qualifications for the Associate Director of Formulation Sciences:

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, or another related field

8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or aligned industry

Experience successfully leading formulation projects to completion

Experience assessing and developing new technologies in the pharmaceutical field

Experience in a supervisory capacity leading a group of scientists/engineers

Compensation for the Associate Director of Formulation Sciences:

$165,000 to $225,000 commensurate on experience

Comprehensive Benefit Package: 401k with Company Match, Company-sponsored health and dental plans

Relocation assistance available

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