Head Formulation Development

Steadfast Limited; Sector 10; Presencial; INR 3.000.000 - 6.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Steadfast Limited in India seeks a Head of Formulation Research & Development to drive the development, optimization, and commercialization of innovative nutraceutical products across multiple dosage forms. You will lead formulation development, scale-up, technology transfer, stability studies, regulatory support, and build a high-performing R&D team.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of hands-on nutraceutical/pharmaceutical formulation R&D experience, with a Ph.D.

Formación

• Hands-on leadership of nutraceutical formulation R&D.
• Experience with tablets, capsules, powders, gummies, liquids, and other dosage forms.
• Strong knowledge of excipients, process development, and stability studies.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end product development from concept to commercialization.
• Develop formulations across tablets, capsules, powders, gummies, liquids, and effervescent forms.
• Design stability studies per ICH guidelines and monitor timelines.
• Lead technology transfer to manufacturing and support process validation.
• Coordinate with QA, QC, Production, Regulatory, Procurement and Marketing.
• Drive innovation with new ingredients, delivery systems, and technologies.
• Ensure documentation, dossiers, specifications, and development reports.
• Mentor the R&D team and foster a culture of scientific excellence.

Conocimientos

Nutraceutical formulation

Multi-dosage form development

Project management

Leadership

Educación

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Life Sciences

Descripción del empleo

Head Formulation Research & Development (FR&D) – NutraceuticalsExperience:

12+ Years

Qualification:

Ph.D. (Preferred) / M.Pharm, Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related Life Science discipline.

Role Summary

Lead the Formulation Research & Development function by driving the development, optimization, and commercialization of innovative nutraceutical products across multiple dosage forms. Responsible for formulation development, scale-up, technology transfer, stability studies, regulatory support, and building a high-performing R&D team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development from concept to commercialization.
• Develop innovative formulations for tablets, capsules, powders, sachets, gummies, liquids, effervescent, and other nutraceutical dosage forms.
• Design and optimize formulations for stability, efficacy, manufacturability, and cost.
• Plan and monitor accelerated and real-time stability studies as per ICH guidelines.
• Lead technology transfer to manufacturing and support process validation.
• Coordinate with QA, QC, Production, Regulatory, Procurement, and Marketing for successful product launches.
• Drive innovation through new ingredients, delivery systems, and formulation technologies.
• Ensure proper documentation, product dossiers, specifications, and development reports.
• Lead and mentor the R&D team while fostering a culture of innovation and scientific excellence.

Key Skills

• Hands-on expertise in nutraceutical formulation development across multiple dosage forms.
• Strong knowledge of excipients, ingredient compatibility, process development, and stability studies.
• Experience in technology transfer, scale-up, validation, and regulatory documentation.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Preferred Profile

A dynamic, innovation-driven professional with 12+ years of hands-on experience in nutraceutical or pharmaceutical formulation R&D. A doctorate is preferred. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of successfully developing and commercializing products, leading scientific teams, and driving innovation while ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and business growth.