Working at PassPort Technologies

PassPort Technologies is a privately held pharmaceutical technology company based in San Diego. We are developing novel therapeutic systems in combination with new active ingredients, as well as a proprietary transdermal technology platform called the PassPort® System that can painlessly deliver drugs through the skin without needles.

An objective of PassPort Technologies is to not only provide novel solutions for enhancing pharmacological efficacy and/or avoiding side effects when compared to conventional injection/infusion systems, but to also create novel therapeutic systems that better patients’ lives. Not being shortsighted in our endeavors, we are continuously looking to the future for medication management and patient adherence solutions to implement within our organization.

As an innovative startup company, PassPort Technologies is seeking energetic candidates with a desire to work in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment. We value a strong work ethic, flexibility, and personal integrity.

Open Positions

Research Scientist/Associate - Pharmaceutical Development

Location:

San Diego, CA

Job Summary:

The Research Scientist/Associate will be responsible for R&D projects in the pharmaceutical development department under the direction of senior management. The position requires understanding and implementation of research strategy (design and planning), nonclinical and clinical development programs, and proper documentation. The successful candidate will be involved with various R&D activities that include formulation/technology development using both in vitro and in vivo techniques, analyzing results, and proposing solutions to scientific challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Concurrently manage multiple R&D projects
Design and plan research strategy by characterizing physicochemical properties and developing formulations/technologies/manufacturing processes
Develop analytical methods
Design and plan nonclinical GLP studies in collaboration with third parties
Perform biological and bio-mimetic studies, in vitro and in vivo, in order to evaluate biological properties, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Support regulatory activities
Prepare detailed documentation to create reports, publications and presentations
Organize project meetings in collaboration with other teams

Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science required in relevant field -- pharmaceutics, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related areas
5+ years of relevant laboratory experience in industry and/or academia is preferred
Experience required in pharmaceutics, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related areas
Experience/knowledge of formulation development, process development, drug discovery, and/or drug delivery technologies (transdermal technologies a plus)
Experience with analytical techniques for both small molecules and biomolecules (i.e. LC-MS, HPLC, GC, ELISA, etc.)
Experience/knowledge of US regulatory submission processes (IND, NDA, etc.) and regulations (cGMP, ISO, GCP, etc.)
Nonclinical (pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, toxicology), clinical development and regulatory experience preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative multidisciplinary setting
Excellent oral and written communication
Strong problem-solving skills and organization

Apply Today

To be considered as an applicant, please submit your resume/CV referencing the specific position of interest to careers [at] passport-tech.com

We thank all applicants for their interest. Applicants whose qualifications and experience most closely match the requirements of the position will be reviewed. Candidates will only be contacted for evaluative discussions.

PassPort Technologies offers competitive compensation & benefits.

Notice to Search Firms & Third-Party Recruitment Agencies (Recruiters)

PassPort Technologies manages its own recruitment/employment processes and is not seeking to engage with third party recruiters or recruiting firms at this time. To protect the interest of all parties involved, we will only accept resumes from a recruiter if an executed search agreement is in place at the start of the recruitment effort. Unsolicited resumes sent to PassPort Technologies from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and PassPort Technologies and do not obligate PassPort Technologies to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. Recruiters are requested not to contact or present candidates directly to our company or our employees.