Senior Scientist - Pharmaceutical Development

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Comprehensive health insurance and退休/'

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Pharmaceutical Development team in Kimberley. This role focuses on formulation development of new drug products, ensuring safety, efficacy and stability throughout development.

You will lead pre-formulation and formulation studies, design experiments, optimize processes, and collaborate with analytical, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to support regulatory submissions and product timelines. A PhD and >5 years in formulation are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a related field such as Pharmaceutics or Chemistry is required.
• Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical formulation development experience.
• Strong knowledge of drug delivery, formulation science, and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-formulation studies including solubility, stability, and compatibility.
• Develop robust formulations for oral solids and injectables.
• Plan and conduct development experiments, optimization, and scale-up.
• Characterize drug product performance using analytical techniques.
• Prepare development reports and aid regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with analytical, manufacturing, and regulatory teams.

Skills

Formulation development

Drug delivery systems

Analytical techniques

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

Stability testing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Scientist to join their Pharmaceutical Development team in Kimberley . This critical role focuses on the formulation development of new drug products, ensuring their safety, efficacy, and stability. You will lead formulation strategies, design and execute pre-formulation and formulation studies, and contribute to the overall drug development process. This is an excellent opportunity for a scientist with a strong background in pharmaceutics to make a significant impact on bringing new therapies to patients within a dynamic R&D environment in the Northern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of pre-formulation studies, including solubility, stability, and compatibility assessments.
• Develop robust formulations for various dosage forms (e.g., oral solids, injectables) utilizing appropriate excipients and technologies.
• Plan and conduct formulation development experiments, process optimization, and scale-up activities.
• Characterize drug product performance using relevant analytical techniques.
• Prepare comprehensive development reports and contribute to regulatory submission documents.
• Collaborate closely with analytical, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs teams throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• In-depth knowledge of drug delivery systems, formulation science, and relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Proficiency with analytical techniques used for characterization of drug substances and drug products.
• Proven ability to design and execute complex experiments and interpret results.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Access to advanced formulation development laboratories in Kimberley .
• A collaborative and innovative work culture focused on scientific excellence.
• Potential for career advancement within a growing pharmaceutical organization.