Formulation Scientist Topical

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Medical coverage

Learning and development opportunities

Maternity & Paternity benefits

Job summary

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Hyderabad, India, is seeking a dynamic Formulation Scientist for topical product development for global markets. You will develop and optimize formulations, coordinate with analytical teams for POC, and create generic equivalents of RLD for creams, ointments, gels and solutions.

The role emphasizes QbD, process optimization and scale‑up, with cross‑functional collaboration to ensure regulatory compliance and successful tech transfer.

Qualifications

• Work experience in Formulation Development and expertise in multiple topical dosage form for different markets like India and Russia.
• Experience in Quality by Design (QbD).
• Experience in Process Optimization and scale up.
• Knowledge on Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Laboratory Practice.
• Experience in Technology Transfer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulations using scientific principles to meet product specifications.
• Coordinate with analytical team for successful Proof of Concept (POC), developing generic equivalent of Reference Listed Drug (RLD) for Topical products including Creams, Ointments, Gels, solutions etc.
• Review scientific data, evaluate prototypes, and support technical decision-making.
• Develop generic equivalents of RLD through formulation design, characterization and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Conduct comprehensive laboratory‑scale batch manufacturing activities for formulation development and perform pre‑formulation studies for material characterization, drug‑excipient compatibility and Reference Listed Drug (RLD) characterization (including reverse engineering, formulation designing and optimization,processes designing and scale up).
• Drive formulation optimization, scale‑up, batch execution at pilot and commercial scale.
• Coordinate API/raw material sourcing and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Troubleshoot formulation issues and implement corrective actions to resolve technical challenges.
• Collaborate with quality assurance, manufacturing and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare development, risk assessment, scale‑up, and regulatory submission documents.

Skills

Formulation Development

Topical Dosage Forms

QbD

Process Optimization

Technology Transfer

Quality by Design

Education

Masters in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Technology

Job description

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency.

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Job Description

We are looking for dynamic and experienced Formulation Scientist for Topical Product development for Global market.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulations using scientific principles to meet product specifications.
• Need to co-ordinate closely with analytical team for successful Proof of Concept (POC), developing generic equivalent of Reference Listed Drug (RLD) for Topical products including Creams, Ointments, Gels, solutions etc.
• Review scientific data, evaluate prototypes, and support technical decision-making.
• Develop generic equivalents of RLD through formulation design, characterization and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Conduct comprehensive laboratory‑scale batch manufacturing activities for formulation development and perform pre‑formulation studies for material characterization, drug‑excipient compatibility and Reference Listed Drug (RLD) characterization (including reverse engineering, formulation designing and optimization,processes designing and scale up).
• Drive formulation optimization, scale‑up, batch execution at pilot and commercial scale.
• Coordinate API/raw material sourcing and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Troubleshoot formulation issues and implement corrective actions to resolve technical challenges.
• Collaborate with quality assurance, manufacturing and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare development, risk assessment, scale‑up, and regulatory submission documents.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

Masters degree in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Technology

Minimum Work Experience

2-6 years of experience in Topical Formulation Development

Skills & Attributes

Technical skills

• Have work experience on Formulation Development and expertise in multiple topical dosage form for different markets like India and Russia.
• Experience in Quality by Design (QbD).
• Experience in Process Optimization and scale up.
• Knowledge on Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Laboratory Practice.
• Experience in Technology Transfer.

Behavioural Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to convey technical information effectively.
• Excellent analytical mindset with proven problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams and drive projects to successful completion in a dynamic environment.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalise your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/"