Formulation Scientist Topical

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining and relocation support

Maternity & Paternity benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Medical coverage for you and family

Life coverage for you

Other essential equipment

Job summary

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. invites applications for a Formulation Scientist specializing in Topical Product development for the global market.

The role focuses on developing and optimizing topical formulations, coordinating with analytics for POC and generic RLD creation for creams, ointments, gels, and solutions, and ensuring robust regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have a Masters in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Technology with 2–6 years’ topical development experience, proficiency in

Qualifications

• Masters degree and 2–6 years of topical formulation development experience.
• Experience in topical dosage forms for multiple markets (India, Russia).
• Proficiency with Quality by Design (QbD) and process scale-up.
• Knowledge of GMP and GLP; experience in technology transfer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize topical formulations for global markets.
• Coordinate with analytical team for POC and generic RLD development for topical products (creams, ointments, gels, solutions).
• Review data, evaluate prototypes, and support technical decisions.
• Scale up formulation design and manufacturing at pilot and commercial scales.
• Coordinate API/raw material sourcing and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot formulation issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with QA, manufacturing, and regulatory teams; prepare development and regulatory documents.

Skills

Formulation Development

Topical dosage forms

Quality by Design

Process optimization

Scale-up

Technology transfer

GMP

GLP

Cross-functional collaboration

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.

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Job Description

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

• Develop and optimize formulations using scientific principlesto meet product specifications.
• Needto co-ordinate closely with analytical team forsuccessful 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 RLDthrough formulation design, characterizationand collaboration with cross-functionalteams.
• Conduct comprehensive laboratory-scale batch manufacturing activities for formulation development and performpre-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

2-6 years of experience in Topical Formulation Development

Skills & Attributes:

Technical skills

• Have work experience on Formulation Development and expertise in multiple topicaldosage 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.
• Demonstrateability 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.
• joining & relocation support
• family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits)
• learning and development opportunities
• medical coverage for yourself and your family
• life coverage for yourself
• other essential equipment

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