We’re Hiring: Senior Scientist – Lipid Nanoparticles & Topical Drug Delivery

Vancouver, British Columbia

NellaDerm Therapeutics is developing a patent-pending precision dermatology platform combining AI-enabled insights, intelligent formulations, and advanced topical delivery technologies.

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Scientist to lead the development and translation of lipid-based nanoparticle systems for topical dermatological applications. This is a Vancouver-based role, and the successful candidate must be based in Metro Vancouver and available for hands-on laboratory work.

Key responsibilities

- Design and optimize SLNs, NLCs, liposomes, and related lipid-based delivery systems
- Develop stable, effective, and scalable topical formulations
- Lead particle characterization, encapsulation, release, skin-penetration, and stability studies
- Establish experimental protocols and troubleshoot formulation challenges
- Support preclinical development, technology transfer, manufacturing scale-up, and CMC activities




- Collaborate with internal scientists and external research and manufacturing partners

Required qualifications

- Master’s degree or PhD in pharmaceutics, nanomedicine, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, or a related field
- At least five years of relevant industry experience in lipid nanoparticles, advanced drug-delivery systems, or topical formulation development
- Robust hands-on experience with lipid nanoparticles and topical or transdermal delivery
- Expertise in formulation optimization and analytical characterization
- A demonstrated record of pharmaceutical product development, patents, publications, or technology translation
- Experience in dermatology or inflammatory skin conditions is highly desirable

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a brief introduction, CV, and links to relevant publications, patents, or product-development projects.

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📌 Senior Scientist (Vancouver)
🏢 NellaDerm Therapeutics
📍 Vancouver