COMPANY: Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. (www.collegiumpharma.com)
JOB TITLE:Product Development Chemist I/II, Product R&D
LOCATION: Cumberland, RI

DESCRIPTION:

The Company:
Collegium Pharmaceutical is dedicated to the development of proprietary, late stage pharmaceutical products that add market value and clinical benefit to existing drugs. We apply customized pharmaceutical formulations and intellectual property (IP) strategies to drugs that are safe and effective, creating a portfolio of improved pharmaceutical products with a shorter time to market. Collegium uses its broad expertise in IP development, drug formulation, manufacturing, basic science (chemistry, biology, engineering), marketing and clinical trials management to identify and maximize opportunities for ourselves and our partners.

Job Description:
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. is seeking a Product Development Chemist I/II in our Product Research & Development department. As a member of our team, you will be working with and learning from experienced pharmaceutical development and manufacturing professionals.

Job responsibilities include:

• Perform analytical testing on prototype product formulations;
• Execute experiments in support of development of oral dosage pharmaceutical formulations and test methods;
• Support the development of prototype product formulations;
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and standard operating procedures;
• Set-up and operate lab-scale processing equipment;
• Coordinate calibrations and maintenance of laboratory equipment;
• Maintain the laboratory and order supplies when needed;
• Assist in tech transfer and manufacture of clinical test materials in a cGMP manufacturing site; and
• Maintain proper documentation practices in both laboratory and cGMP environments.