Assistant Manager Formulasi R&D

PT Mersifarma TM; Depok; On-site; IDR 167,400,000 - 223,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Mersifarma TM in Depok, Indonesia is seeking a Formulation Development Supervisor to manage and supervise the development of new pharmaceutical products and enhancements of existing products. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and 4–6 years of experience in formulation development, showcasing strong leadership and regulatory knowledge.

This role includes ensuring compliance with industry standards and collaborating with various departments to achieve project targets within timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in Formulation Development Supervisor within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in leading teams or product development projects is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical formulation development, scale-up, technology transfer, and process validation.
• Good knowledge of GMP, GLP, CPOB, and BPOM regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise formulation development activities for new products.
• Coordinate formulation trials, scale-up processes, and technology transfer.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, CPOB standards, and BPOM regulations.
• Evaluate raw materials and formulation methods for effective product development.
• Collaborate with various departments to support product development.
• Lead and develop the formulation team for efficient operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Microsoft Office proficiency

Research/development data analysis

Good English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy with Pharmacist Professional Certification

Job description

• Manage and supervise formulation development activities for new pharmaceutical products as well as existing product improvements in accordance with company targets.
• Coordinate formulation trials, scale-up processes, technology transfer, and process validation until products are ready for commercial production.
• Ensure all research and development activities comply with GMP, GLP, CPOB standards, and applicable BPOM regulations.
• Evaluate raw materials, excipients, formulation methods, and development processes to produce effective, stable, safe, and cost-efficient products.
• Prepare and review product development documents such as trial protocols, formulation development reports, stability reports, master formulas, and registration documents.
• Collaborate with QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, Production, Purchasing, and Marketing departments to support product development activities.
• Identify and resolve technical issues arising during formulation development, scale-up, and initial production processes.
• Monitor stability studies and retained sample activities to ensure product quality remains within specifications.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the formulation team to ensure effective and productive operations.
• Ensure product development timelines and project targets are achieved according to the approved plan and budget.
• Prepare periodic reports regarding project progress and R&D activities for management review.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy with Pharmacist Professional Certification (Apothecary).
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in Formulation Development Supervisor within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in leading teams or product development projects is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical formulation development, scale-up, technology transfer, and process validation.
• Good knowledge of GMP, GLP, CPOB, and BPOM regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Able to work in a detailed, systematic, and target-oriented manner.
• Capable of preparing technical documents and product development reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of handling research/development data analysis.
• Good english proficiency, especially for reading technical documents and scientific journals.
• Willing to work under tight timelines and dynamic product development environments.