Senior Scientist I, Drug Product & Device Development (Temporary)

THE OPPORTUNITY

Vir Biotechnology is looking for an accomplished Temporary Senior Scientist I (12+ month contract to star) to help advance our Drug Product and Device Development group. In this impactful role, you will take on technical leadership for the development of both liquid and lyophilized formulations across multiple biologic modalities, including support for clinical-stage process development and manufacturing initiatives. You will serve as a scientific representative for Drug Product on cross-functional program teams, collaborating across departments and external partners to ensure the successful progression of pipeline assets from early discovery through late-stage development.

 

This role is a balanced mix of technical, hands-on laboratory work and leadership responsibilities, where you will independently design and manage formulation strategies for both internal and external projects while championing data-driven decision-making, process optimization, and cross-functional program support.

 

This Person will report to the Senior Director, Drug Product Process and Formulation

 

This role is located in our San Francisco headquarters with the expectation to be onsite 5 days a week

 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

 

• Scientific leadership of formulation development and process optimization for parenteral dosage forms of monoclonal antibodies and biologics, ensuring robustness, stability, and scalability
• Design and execute in-house laboratory studies, including formulation screening, in-use stability studies, and analytical characterization, leveraging advanced experimental designs (DoE) and statistical methods
• Provide technical direction and oversight for internal and external drug product development and manufacturing activities, including data review, trouble-shooting, and risk assessment
• Lead technical transfer of manufacturing processes at contract manufacturing organizations, managing cross-functional alignment and proactively addressing challenges
• Author and review high-impact technical reports, regulatory submissions, and scientific publications, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance
• Represent Drug Product and Formulation and Device Development on cross-functional program teams, actively contributing to strategy, timelines, and issue resolution in collaboration with clinical, process development, analytical, quality, and regulatory stakeholders
• Ensure consistent scientific oversight for data generated by internal teams and contract research/manufacturing organizations, upholding best practices and industry standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement new technologies or methodologies to strengthen group capabilities

 

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING

• PhD with 5+ years , Master’s with 8+ years’ or Bachelor’s with 10+ years’ experience, in Biosciences, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated expertise in formulation and drug product development for monoclonal antibodies and biologics required; hands-on experience with lyophilization and prefilled syringe development strongly preferred
• Proficiency in experimental design (DoE), data analysis, and use of statistical programs for formulation screening and optimization.
• Strong working knowledge of analytical methods supporting formulation assessments
• Possess a solid understanding of pharmaceutical development, particularly as related to biological drug development
• Experience authoring development reports, batch records, SOPs, regulatory filings, or other documents
• Previous experience representing Drug Product and formulation on inter-disciplinary teams and with external collaborations
• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring junior team members

 

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER

 

The expected hourly range for this position is $76.00 to $95.00 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.