Scientist, Formulation

About the role

As a key member of our Formulation Science team in Cambridge, MA, you will play a vital role in developing drug product formulations that support projects from discovery through late-stage development. Your core responsibilities will include designing and executing studies, performing in-process testing, and working with cross-functional partners to ensure our drug candidates are safe, stable, and effective. We are looking for a hands-on problem solver who is conscientious, team-oriented, and communicates with clarity and purpose. This role is on-site at our Cambridgepark Drive location, and you will be expected to work on-site five days a week to interact with team members, execute experiments, train colleagues, collaborate with lab teams, and complete documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and test drug product formulations at bench scale to assess stability, compatibility, and performance.
• Develop and execute stability studies and stress tests; analyze results and recommend formulation strategies.
• Characterize physicochemical properties using analytical methods such as particle size, pH, viscosity, single-particle measurements, chromatography, and thermal analysis.
• Collaborate with analytical, process development, regulatory, and quality teams to support program decisions and documentation.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, prepare study reports, and present data to project teams.
• Maintain the drug product laboratory space in an organized and safe manner.
• Troubleshoot experiments, improve methods, and contribute to standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field (BS + 5 years of experience, MS + 3 years of experience, or PhD with 0+ years of experience).
• Hands-on laboratory experience preparing and evaluating formulations for small molecules or biologics.
• Experience with stability study design and data interpretation.
• Practical skills with analytical techniques such as HPLC, particle sizing, pH/viscosity measurement, and thermal analysis.
• Strong laboratory documentation practices and experience using electronic or paper laboratory notebooks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in formulation science, pharmaceutics, or a related discipline.
• Experience with biologic formulations, lyophilization, or controlled-release systems.
• Familiarity with process development, scale-up considerations, and manufacturing hand-offs.
• Strong sense of ownership and personal responsibility, with experience coordinating with team members to ensure tasks are on track and goals are met.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a patient, thoughtful, and approachable demeanor that fosters a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory expectations for formulation development and drug product stability.
• Experience with DOE (design of experiments) and statistical analysis for formulation optimization.
• Prior experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry environments.

Skills

• Biotechnology
• Cell Biology
• Cross-Functional Teamwork
• Data Quality
• Following Instructions
• Interpersonal Communication
• Lab Maintenance
• Life Science
• Matrix Leadership
• Proper Documentation
• Scientific Presentations
• Scientific Research
• Scientific Writing

Pay

The annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $89,925 to $149,875. The US salary ranges take into account factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, and education level, and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share-based long-term incentive program, dependent on the level of the role.

Benefits

• Health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family).
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.

For more details, visit the GSK US Benefits Summary.