As a Scientist, Drug Product Formulation Development, you will design, execute and interpret formulation development, drug product and stability studies across CSL's recombinant product portfolio. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, you will generate critical scientific and CMC insights that support pre-clinical and clinical development, regulatory submissions, technology transfer and commercial manufacturing.

Applying

Quality by Design (QbD) and science-based approaches, you will deliver robust, compliant solutions while driving continuous improvement through innovative technologies, new methodologies and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct experimental studies and activities involving the formulation, aseptic processing, dispensing/sampling, testing, storage, use and stability trial management of development and scaled-up products and processes for pre-clinical and early clinical trials

- Accurate and reliable data acquisition, analyses and record keeping to support new product and process development

- Document and report experimental studies and activities for all work in accordance with quality and regulatory guidelines and policies

- Ensure safety standards are maintained to local and federal laws, as well as CSL policies and directives

- Deliver expert scientific skills at the bench and workstation

- Develop and maintain facilities, laboratories and equipment to required quality standards

- Work and collaborate closely with scientists and colleagues across different CSL teams and global sites





- Identify and manage the procurement, storage and maintenance of pharmaceutically active materials, chemicals and equipment

- Leading role in change controls, process investigations, risk assessments and validation activities

- Identify opportunities for improvement and bring these to the team for assessment and/or implementation

- Explains complex or technical information clearly and accurately to others

- Regularly participate in technical, operational and organisational discussions and presentations at team meetings

- Be versatile and adaptable to changes in project and workplace priorities

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

- Bachelor or postgraduate qualification in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or related scientific discipline

- Minimum 3 years experience with training in relevant technical discipline

- Demonstrated experience with physicochemical assays and/or formulation and drug product development activities in a pharmaceutical environment

- Ability to design and complete scientific experiments and studies

- Proficient data acquisition, collation, analysis and reporting skills

- Ability to contribute and work in a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary global team environment, and independently when required

- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to peers and senior leadership

- Well established multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills

Closing Date for Applications: 8th October 2026

📌 Scientist, Drug Product Formulation Development (Melbourne)
🏢 CSL
📍 Melbourne