Avalyn Pharma

Senior Scientist, Formulation Development

Avalyn Pharma · San Diego, CA

Posted 27 days ago

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This role has been open
27 days
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Salary listed
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Ghost-job risk at Avalyn Pharma
moderate
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Hiring momentum
12 roles opened in the last 90 days
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Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Senior Scientist, Formulation Development at Avalyn will focus on the development and optimization of inhaled formulations for pulmonary fibrosis therapies. This hands-on laboratory role involves designing and executing studies for both solution and dry powder formulations, assessing aerosol performance, and ensuring drug-device compatibility. The position requires collaboration with various departments to advance inhaled drug products through clinical development and into commercial manufacturing.

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4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline
  • A minimum of 8 plus years of industry experience in pharmaceutical formulation development following completion of a Ph.D.
  • Strong understanding of formulation characterization techniques, aerosol performance testing, and stability studies
  • Experience working with CDMOs and supporting technology transfer
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of formulation development activities
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams

Nice to have

  • Experience developing inhaled pharmaceutical products
  • Deep understanding of aerosol science and pulmonary drug delivery
  • Hands-on experience with solution and dry powder inhalation formulations
  • Experience working with inhalation devices and drug-device combination products
  • Experience supporting products through IND-enabling activities, clinical development, and commercialization

Worth weighing

  • No specific benefits listed
  • The role requires extensive experience and expertise in a specialized area of pharmaceutical development, which may limit the candidate pool
  • The position involves significant collaboration across multiple functions, which may require strong interpersonal skills

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