Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist - Oral Solid Dosage

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a client in Randburg to hire an innovative Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist with expertise in oral solid dosage forms for their R&D team. The role focuses on developing robust, scalable tablet and capsule formulations from feasibility to tech transfer, ensuring optimal drug delivery and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include designing new formulations, conducting pre-formulation studies, assessing manufacturability and stability, performing dissolution

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development for oral solids.
• Solid understanding of drug–excipient interactions, powder technology, and manufacturing processes for tablets and capsules.
• Proficiency in analytical techniques relevant to solid dosage form characterization.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new oral solid dosage formulations (tablets, capsules).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, including API characterization and excipient compatibility.
• Formulate and optimize formulations considering manufacturability, stability, and bioavailability.
• Utilize laboratory equipment for granulation, compression, coating, and other processes.
• Perform dissolution testing and quality control analyses to assess formulation performance.
• Prepare detailed formulation development reports for regulatory submissions.

Skills

Oral solid dosage

Analytical skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist with expertise in Oral Solid Dosage forms to join their growing R&D team in Randburg . This role focuses on the development of robust and scalable formulations for tablets and capsules, from early-stage feasibility to tech transfer. You will be instrumental in designing formulations that ensure optimal drug delivery, bioavailability, and manufacturing efficiency, while adhering to strict quality and regulatory standards. The position requires a strong understanding of pharmaceutical sciences, excipient functionality, and processing technologies, offering a stimulating environment to contribute to the development of life-changing medicines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new oral solid dosage formulations (tablets, capsules) for various therapeutic areas.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, including API characterization, solubility enhancement, and excipient compatibility.
• Formulate and optimize formulations considering manufacturability, stability, and bioavailability.
• Utilize laboratory equipment for granulation, compression, coating, and other formulation processes.
• Perform dissolution testing and other quality control analyses to assess formulation performance.
• Prepare detailed formulation development reports and contribute to regulatory submission documentation.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, specifically with oral solid dosage forms.
• Solid understanding of drug-excipient interactions, powder technology, and manufacturing processes for tablets and capsules.
• Proficiency in analytical techniques relevant to solid dosage form characterization.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced R&D environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and life insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional development.
• Access to modern formulation development laboratories and equipment in Randburg .
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.