Scientific Leadership Development Program (SLDP) On-Site

Overview

Purpose and Scope : The scientist in the Scientific Leadership Development Program will have 6-month rotations for 2 years, collaborating with multiple departments to develop pharmaceutical products and learn the entire pharmaceutical process, from ideation to regulatory submission and commercial manufacturing. After completing the program, the scientist will be placed into a team appropriate to the skill sets developed. The scientist fosters an environment of technical leadership, safety, and company culture. Note : This posting is for a position scheduled to be filled in Spring / Summer 2026.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop pharmaceutical formulations utilizing Quality by Design and risk assessment concepts.
• Apply regulations for drugs and medical devices, including USP, ICH, and FDA regulations.
• Adhere to validated test methods, standard operating procedures, and applicable industry guidance.
• Maintain and review laboratory notebooks according to in-house standard operating procedures.
• Efficiently write and review technical reports, summaries, protocols, test methods, standard operating procedures, and other documents.
• Use technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments.
• Participate and comply with required Tolmar training.
• Interact closely with project teams across departments and outside testing laboratories.
• Interpret, review, and discuss data from outside testing laboratories.
• Assist junior team members by mentoring, training and coaching others.
• Apply basic statistics for data trending and design of experiments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Intellectual property; Regulatory requirements; Drug-device combination product development

Process scale-up concepts; Formulation development concepts for specific types of pharmaceutical formulations

GDP, GLP, and cGMPs; Data interpretation and statistical analysis; Safe laboratory practices, chemical handling, and equipment operation

Core Values

This position is expected to operate within the framework of Tolmar's Core Values :

Education & Experience

Working Conditions

Compensation and Benefits

Tolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package. The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Qualifications

Behaviors : Thought Provoking; Team Player; Leader

Motivations : Self-Starter; Growth Opportunities; Ability to Make an Impact

Education : PhD (required)

Skills : Ability to Work Independently (required)

Equal Opportunity Notice : This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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