Principal Investigator

At Bend Bioscience, our Core Values Shape Everything We Do:AUTHENTIC – Be vulnerable, build trustCURIOUS – Ask questions, be adaptable, speak upACCOUNTABLE – Own it, meet commitments, communicate transparentlyCOLLABORATIVE – Engage others, stay open-mindedFLEXIBLE – Listen actively, be thoughtful, make informed decisionsCARE – Be passionate, act with integrityBLAZE TRAILS – Push boundaries, challenge constraintsEXCELLENCE – Learn, improve, create valueFOCUS – Pay attention to details, stay determined, deliver exceptional serviceJoin Bend Bioscience and be part of a dynamic team that makes a real difference.How You Will Make An ImpactLead internal project teams and consult site subject matter experts (SMEs) to solve unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business and enable progression of challenging compounds. Manage multi-disciplinary project team of scientists to develop technical capabilities and know how, progress product development projects, and support individual development and career growth. Work with clients and internal SMEs to define problem statements, conduct technology selection, and outline technical program strategies based on target product profile. Ensure analytical method development and material science considerations for formulations are sound and phase appropriate. Lead programs and project teams to ensure quality of technical approach, progress reports, and successful client relationships. Understand, review, and optimize workplans to effectively challenge formulation attributes critical to successful formulation strategies.Be a subject matter expert in at least one pharmaceutical drug product development technical focus area and staying aware and current with pharmaceutical industry formulation and process advancements. Present technical results and recommendations to the client. Serving as the primary technical point of contact for client programs (internally and externally).Utilize risk assessments to effectively communicate and plan for program considerations associated with formulations and processes.Support GMP manufacturing by participating in activities, including, development study design and execution, training, clinical tech transfer, investigation support, equipment design and qualification, and change control.Identify and propose new technical opportunities while working on client programs.Mentor colleagues and team members on technical aspects of successful formulation and process development through program progression and support as an SME. What You Will Bring To The RolePhD, MS, or BS in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field with minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry with a focus on chemistry, manufacturing, and controls. Experience and understanding of drug product formulation and processing fundamentals, including experience with scale-up and support for GMP manufacturing.Experience and understanding of spray dried dispersion formulation and processing fundamentals, including experience with scale-up and support for GMP manufacturing.