R&D / Iron Complex Development - SM

Job Description – R&D / Iron Complex Development
Position: R&D Executive / Scientist – Iron Complex Development
Department: R&D / Process Development
Experience: 5–7 Years
Qualification: M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or related field
Industry: Pharmaceutical / API
Location: Vapi, Gujarat
Job Purpose
We are looking for an experienced R&D professional with hands-on experience in iron complex/API development. The candidate will be responsible for product development, process optimization, troubleshooting, scale-up, and technology transfer of iron-based pharmaceutical products.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and optimize ferric and ferrous iron complexes and iron-based APIs.
Work on Iron Sucrose, Iron Polymaltose/Iron Hydroxide Polymaltose, Ferric Carboxymaltose (FCM) and related iron complexes.
Design and execute laboratory and pilot-scale experiments.
Optimize reaction parameters including pH, temperature, reaction time, concentration, addition sequence and oxidation/reduction conditions.
Optimize critical quality attributes such as molecular weight, particle size, PDI, iron content, oxidation state, solubility, stability and purity.
Troubleshoot issues related to precipitation, aggregation, colour variation, molecular weight, yield and batch-to-batch consistency.
Interpret analytical results from GPC, particle-size analysis, Zeta potential, iron assay and other characterization techniques.
Prepare process parameters, batch procedures, development reports and scale-up protocols.
Support pilot trials, process scale-up, technology transfer and validation batches.
Evaluate raw materials and their impact on process performance and final product quality.
Coordinate with QC, QA, Production, Analytical and Engineering teams.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, yield improvement, cost reduction and quality enhancement.
Maintain proper laboratory records and technical documentation.
Required Skills
Strong practical knowledge of iron chemistry and coordination/complex chemistry.
Hands-on experience in ferric and/or ferrous iron complex development.
Knowledge of iron oxidation/reduction chemistry.
Strong understanding of process parameters and their impact on product quality.
Experience with iron-carbohydrate and iron-polymer complexes.
Experience in process optimization and scale-up.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret analytical data and correlate process parameters with product quality.
Good technical documentation and report-writing skills.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with hands-on experience in pharmaceutical/API development of parenteral or injectable iron products will be preferred.
Ideal Candidate
A technically strong R&D professional who can independently handle the complete development cycle:
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