Expert Formulation Scientist

About the job

You’ll bring your skill, your curiosity and your drive to make health simpler, smarter and more human.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development of oral OTC dosage forms, primarily gummies (pectin and gelatin-based systems), with some experience in soft chews preferred
• Design and optimize formulations containing APIs and active ingredients including antihistamines, analgesics, sleep aids, melatonin, magnesium, and botanicals
• Solve critical technical challenges related to taste masking, flavor systems, texture optimization, stability, bioavailability, and sugar-free formulations
• Scale products from bench development through pilot and commercial manufacturing, including technology transfer to CDMOs and internal manufacturing sites
• Partner cross-functionally with Regulatory, Quality, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to support successful product launches
• Drive innovation by identifying emerging trends in delivery formats, ingredients, and consumer preferences while guiding ingredient and vendor selection
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, OTC monographs, dietary supplement guidelines, cGMP standards, and provide technical leadership, troubleshooting, and mentorship across projects

About You

• Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or related field
• 5+ years, M.S. with 8+ years, or B.S. with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Strong hands-on experience developing gummy or confectionery-based dosage forms (required)
• Proven experience with OTC oral products, dietary supplements, or functional confections
• Demonstrated success in commercializing products from concept to launch
• Deep expertise in gummy and oral delivery formulation science, including hydrocolloid systems, API compatibility, moisture control, shelf-life optimization, taste masking, and sugar-free technologies
• Strong understanding of commercial manufacturing processes including cooking, depositing, molding, drying, coating, and finishing, with experience partnering with CDMOs and vendor network

Qualifications

North America Applicants Only
The Salary Range For This Position Is 98,250.00 - 131,916.66 USD Annual
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.
Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.

Benefits

We are challengers. We are Opella.
Opella Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Pay

The Salary Range For This Position Is 98,250.00 - 131,916.66 USD Annual

Schedule

Not specified