Scientist, Product Development

APOTEX; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 101,000; Full time

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Job summary

Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company seeking a Scientist, Formulations Development to support development of liquid dosage forms for ANDA/ANDS/505(b)(2) submissions. The role covers sterile and non-sterile liquids across oral, nasal, ophthalmic, and injectable dosage forms.

The position focuses on designing and optimizing formulations using QbD, conducting DoE studies, and collaborating with Regulatory, Analytical Development, and Operations to ensure scalable, robust products and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5–8 years in pharmaceutical development; advanced degrees preferred.
• Strong knowledge of liquid dosage formulations and manufacturing (sterile/non-sterile).
• Experience with QbD, regulatory submissions, and DOE is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform literature search and prepare pre-development summaries.
• Design, execute, and monitor formulation development experiments using QbD.
• Collaborate with FD and AD teams to prepare RLD reports and CQAs.
• Lead design and optimization of complex sterile and injectable dosage forms.
• Compile technical and regulatory documentation for dossiers (IND/NDA/ANDA).
• Support technology transfer, scale-up, and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Liquid dosage formulations

DOE (design of experiments)

cGMP knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or PhD (preferred)

Job description

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Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.

Formulation Development - New Products supports all activities required to develop, optimise a stable liquid dose formulation to make it suitable for commercial production. The Scientist, Formulations Development works under the direction of Senior members of the Formulations Development team to support the development and enhancement of pharmaceutical formulations, manufacturing processes and selection of packaging components. This role includes development of liquids dosage forms for ANDA, ANDS and 505b2 submissions. The dosage forms include both sterile and non-sterile liquid products, not limited to oral, Nasal, ophthalmic, and injectable dosage forms etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform literature search, collect relevant scientific information and materials, and prepare comprehensive pre-development summaries.
• Design, execute, and monitor formulation development experiments using Quality by Design (QbD) principles to develop robust and scalable product compositions.
• Collaborate with Formulation Development (FD) and Analytical Development (AD) teams to:
• Prepare Reference Listed Drug (RLD) characterization reports
• Define Quality Target Product Profiles (QTPP)
• Identify Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs)
• Conduct risk assessments as per QbD guidelines and develop Design of Experiments (DoE) for:
• Composition optimization
• Identification of Critical Material Attributes (CMAs)
• Evaluation of Critical Process Parameters (CPPs)
• Lead the design, development, and optimization of complex sterile and injectable dosage forms, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations (e.g., FDA, ICH guidelines).
• Compile, analyze, and interpret stability data, collaborate with Analytical Development to identify trends, and optimize formulations as required.
• Apply strong scientific fundamentals and innovative problem-solving approaches to investigate and resolve complex formulation challenges, including implementation of unconventional techniques when needed.
• Develop and implement robust formulation strategies based on QbD and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct statistically designed experiments (e.g., factorial design) to meet development objectives and ensure process understanding.
• Author, review, and manage technical and regulatory documentation, including:
• Drug product development sections of dossiers (IND/NDA/ANDA)
• CMC sections
• Technical reports, protocols, and summaries
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Technical Services, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and other stakeholders to ensure successful product development and lifecycle management.
• Support technology transfer, scale-up activities, and regulatory submissions, including responses to regulatory queries.
• Perform additional scientific, technical, or project-related duties as required.

Job Requirements

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree (Minimum 5 – 8 years of experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical development environment). Master’s degree or PhDin Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, science or engineering is preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent working and theoretical knowledge of liquid dosage formulations, sterile and non-sterile manufacturing, combination product requirements.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in respiratory and/or nasal drug delivery. 3+ years of hands-on experience in sterile/Injectable pharmaceutical formulation development
• Proven track record of successful formulation development and commercialization.
• Experience with statistical design of experiments (DOE) and data analysis.
• Excellent organization and report writing skills. Advance level of computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Good knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements.

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming andaccessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

The hiring range for this position is $ 77,284.85 - $ 101,198.79CAD per year. The final agreed-upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

We are looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed-upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

The Apotex Total Rewards package goes beyond base salary. Apotex offers bonus programs based on your position in the organization, you can excel based on our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, a pension plan to help you save for retirement and learning and development opportunities, we provide a comprehensive package for your personal and professional development.

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