R&D Scientist – Iron Complex Development (Pharmaceutical/API) - JG

Job Title: R&D Scientist – Iron Complex Development (Pharmaceutical/API)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 5–10 Years
Education: M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or a related field
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced R&D professional with 5–10 years of hands-on experience in the development of iron complexes, particularly ferric and ferrous iron-based products. The candidate will be responsible for process development, optimization, troubleshooting, scale-up, and technology transfer for pharmaceutical iron-complex products.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and optimize ferric and ferrous iron complexes and related iron-based products
Design and execute laboratory and pilot-scale experiments for new product development
Work on reaction chemistry, complex formation, precipitation, oxidation/reduction, pH, temperature, reaction time, and other process parameters
Develop processes for iron sucrose, iron polymaltose/iron hydroxide polymaltose complexes, ferric carboxymaltose, iron isomaltoside, and related iron-carbohydrate or iron-polymer complexes
Optimize critical quality attributes such as molecular weight, particle size, PDI, iron content, oxidation state, solubility, stability, and purity
Troubleshoot precipitation, aggregation, colour changes, molecular-weight variation, yield, and batch-to-batch consistency issues
Document process parameters, batch procedures, development reports, and scale-up protocols
Coordinate with Analytical, QC, QA, Production, and Engineering teams during development and scale-up
Support pilot trials, process scale-up, technology transfer, and validation batches
Evaluate raw materials and their impact on process performance and product quality
Interpret analytical data such as GPC, particle size, zeta potential, iron assay, and elemental analysis
Identify opportunities for process improvement, yield gains, cost reduction, and product quality enhancement
Required Skills
Strong practical knowledge of iron chemistry and coordination/complex chemistry
Hands-on experience with ferric and/or ferrous iron complex development
Solid understanding of iron oxidation and reduction chemistry
Experience controlling pH, temperature, reaction time, concentration, and addition sequence
Knowledge of iron-carbohydrate and iron-polymer complexes
Experience in process optimization and lab-to-pilot scale-up
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills
Preferred
Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical/API development of parenteral or injectable iron products is highly preferred.
Ideal Candidate
A technically strong R&D professional who can independently take an iron-complex product from lab development through process optimization, pilot trial, scale-up, and technology transfer.
Skills: ferrous,complex formation,ferric carboxymaltose,iron-carbohydrate,r&d,iron complex development,scientists,technology transfer,iron complex,chemistry,iron isomaltoside,iron-polymer complexes,iron,iron sucrose,oxidation,iron complexes,iron polymaltose,ferric,process development,troubleshooting,precipitation,new product development,iron hydroxide polymaltose complexes,pharmaceutical

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