Scientist, Formulation

About the role

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people's lives. 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. This is more than a job; it's a chance to grow as a leader, make a direct impact on patients' lives, and contribute to GSK's mission of getting ahead of disease together.

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.

Work Arrangement

This role is on-site and based at Cambridgepark Drive, Massachusetts in the United States. 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.

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, 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 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 in coordinating with team members to ensure tasks are on track and goals are met successfully.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a patient, thoughtful, and approachable demeanor that fosters a positive and highly 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

If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $89,925 to $149,875. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate's skills, experience, 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, which is dependent on the level of the role.

Benefits

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

For more information, visit GSK US Benefits Summary.