Senior Scientist - Human & veterinary

Position Summary:
The Senior Scientist – Formulation R&D will be responsible for leading formulation development projects, optimizing dosage forms, and supporting New Product Development (NPD) in line with company goals. The role involves ensuring formulations are robust, stable, and manufacturable while complying with GMP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements. The position will also involve mentoring junior scientists and collaborating with cross-functional teams for successful product commercialization.
Key Responsibilities:
A. Formulation Development
Design, develop, and optimize solid, liquid, semi-solid, or novel dosage forms.
Conduct pre-formulation, formulation screening, excipient compatibility, and process optimization studies.
Support pilot-scale development and technology transfer to manufacturing.
Ensure formulations meet stability, bioavailability, and regulatory requirements.
B. Analytical & Stability Support
Collaborate with QC and Analytical Development teams for assay, dissolution, content uniformity, and stability testing.
Monitor and interpret stability study data and recommend formulation adjustments.
C. Project & Documentation Management
Prepare technical reports, experimental protocols, and formulation summaries.
Maintain proper documentation for regulatory filings, technology transfer, and internal audits.
Track project timelines, resource utilization, and report progress to the R&D Manager.
D. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with QA, QC, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain teams.
Provide technical support for process troubleshooting, scale-up, and manufacturing issues.
Participate in cross-functional meetings to align formulation development with business goals.
E. Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Stay updated on industry trends, novel excipients, and emerging formulation technologies.
Recommend innovative solutions to improve drug delivery, stability, and manufacturability.
Mentor and train junior scientists to build a high-performing R&D team.
Skills & Qualifications:
Educational Qualification
M.Pharm / M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, or a related field.
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics or Drug Delivery is preferred.
Experience
5–10 years of experience in Pharmaceutical Formulation R&D.
Experience in solid oral, liquid, or semi-solid dosage forms.
Hands-on experience in pre-formulation, formulation optimization, and technology transfer.
Experience with regulatory submissions such as DMF, ANDA, or NDA will be an advantage.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of formulation science, excipient functionality, and dosage form development.
Expertise in pre-formulation, stability studies, process optimization, and scale-up.
Familiarity with ICH guidelines, GMP, GLP, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to interpret analytical and stability data for formulation decisions.
Proficiency in scientific documentation, report preparation, and project management.

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