Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

Sr. Research Associate, Drug Product Development

Remote, USA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$82k-$103kDetected 68 days ago
Data AnalysisGMPResearchAnimal StudiesCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsGxP

About the role

  • Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
  • These may include but are not limited to:
  • Prepare and evaluate formulations for in vivo (PK, tox) and clinical use.

Responsibilities

  • Perform hands-on formulation development activities for preclinical and early clinical drug products, including FIH studies.
  • Maintain accurate and well-documented experimental records in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs).
  • Support scale-up, tech transfer, and manufacturing activities for clinical supplies.
  • Assist in preparation of protocols, reports, and CMC documentation to support regulatory submissions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with analytical, DMPK, toxicology, quality, and external partners/CDMOs.

Requirements

  • Some walking and lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required.
  • The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job.
  • You may be required to travel for up to 5% of your time.
  • Ability to author and review relevant development reports.
  • Ability to work in cross functional teams as related to drug development with a collaborative mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, with demonstrated hands-on lab experience.
  • Experience supporting preclinical and/or clinical formulation development, ideally through FIH.
  • Experience with oral dosage forms and/or parenteral formulations.
  • Familiarity with common formulation techniques and excipients.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision while contributing effectively in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of regulatory expectations related to early-phase CMC development
  • exposure to GMP manufacturing and/or clinical supply preparation is a plus.

Skills

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong laboratory execution and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with strong oral/written communication and presentation skills.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position is: $82,000 - $103,000.
  • In addition to your base pay, our total rewards program consists of a discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, and 401k match.

Benefits

  • Environmental health and safety requirements also apply.
  • In addition to your base pay, our total rewards program consists of a discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, and 401k match.
  • We also provide top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 20 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a winter company shutdown.
  • Education and Experience:

Company info

  • Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors.
  • We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives.
  • Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients.
  • We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline.
  • We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture.
  • Crinetics is known for its inclusive workplace culture.
  • We are also a dog-friendly workplace.
  • This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world's premier fully integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients.
  • Join our team as we transform the lives of others.

Equal opportunity

  • Employer:
  • Crinetics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
  • Crinetics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Visa & Work Authorization

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