Senior Scientist, Formulation

At Bend Bioscience, our core values shape how we work, lead, and grow together.
We are a High Science, High Service, people-centered company committed to advancing human health. Our team thrives on being authentic, curious, and accountable, while staying flexible, collaborative, and driven by care. We blaze trails by challenging the status quo, pursuing excellence in everything we do, and maintaining relentless focus on delivering real impact.

Whether you are in the lab, on the floor, or behind the scenes, your work at Bend Bioscience will matter. You will join a team that values continuous learning, bold thinking, and doing the right thing—even when it is hard.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Specialty Responsibilities (Formulation):

• Design and optimize formulations using specialized knowledge in chemistry, materials science, pharmaceutical principles, and clinical lifecycle requirements.
• Develop and improve formulations by evaluating performance, stability, process parameters, and manufacturing techniques to ensure robust product design.
• Plan and execute experiments targeted at challenging formulation attributes and to ensure informative outcomes across multiple programs.
• Base formulation design on scientific fundamentals and phase-appropriate absorption modeling, including pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) and physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) approaches where appropriate.

Essential Functions (Core Responsibilities):

• Develop and execute scientific plans independently, applying deep subject-matter knowledge to drive successful outcomes
• Lead small teams or direct individual contributors by setting priorities and guiding daily technical execution
• Adjust workstreams in response to dynamic project requirements, ensuring alignment with program goals and timelines
• Assess complex scientific issues using analytical techniques and propose variations in approach to improve processes and results
• Integrate business context and client expectations into technical decisions; anticipate needs and communicate program-level insights
• Apply regulatory expertise to maintain compliant practices and support documentation and audit readiness
• Collaborate across internal departments and external partners to resolve scientific and operational challenges through persuasive communication and targeted mentoring
• Present sophisticated technical data in clear, impactful formats tailored to varied audiences; support risk assessments and technical advisory roles
• Innovate within workstreams by adapting existing methods, proposing novel solutions, and leading small-scale continuous improvement initiatives

What You Will Bring to the Role:

Education:

• Minimum Required: BS/BA in chemistry, engineering, pharmaceuticals, or related field
• Preferred: MS/PhD in chemistry, engineering, pharmaceuticals, or related field

Experience:

• Minimum Required: 6 plus years of experience in pharmaceutical industry with a focus on formulation and process design or closely related field
• Will Accept: MS/PhD minimum 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry with a focus on formulation and process design or closely related field