Senior Scientist Formulation Development

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize OTC formulations, topical, transdermal patches, and gels through hands-on laboratory work and application of Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies
• Translate consumer insights, market trends, and business needs into innovative product development initiatives
• Manage multiple formulation projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with timelines and budget expectations
• Parel cross-functionally with Marketing, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, and Engineering teams to support successful product development and launches
• Evaluate and implement emerging scientific trends, technologies, and formulation approaches to drive innovation and continuous improvement
• Plan and conduct formulation studies to assess product safety, stability, efficacy, and regulatory compliance
• Communicate technical findings and project updates effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders while fostering a collaborative team environment

About You

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 3+ years, or Ph.D. with relevant industry experience
• Education in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related scientific field
• Experience developing topical formulations; including transdermal patches and gels preferably within pharmaceutical and/or OTC products
• Hands-on experience with transdermal patches, gels, creams, lotions, sprays, liquids, suspensions, and other topical dosage forms
• Familiarity with OTC monographs, formulation tools, and analytical testing methods
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Effective communicator and team collaborator with a consumer-focused mindset and willingness to travel up to 15%

Opella

This is more than the next step in your career, it’s a chance to lead change and help reinvent self-care for the world. If you’re ready to challenge, inspire and deliver impact that matters, we’re ready for you. 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

North America Applicants Only

The Salary Range For This Position Is: $96,550.00 - $110,500.00 USD Annual

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over The Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally. Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers.

Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.

Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.

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