Manager- Technical Services (Formulation Development)

Pfizer; India; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer in India seeks an experienced Formulations/Process Development leader responsible for guiding the organization across India and third-party sites. The role focuses on innovating new products, reformulations, process improvements, and technology transfers with emphasis on quality and regulatory compliance.

The incumbent will lead cross-functional teams, drive project milestones, and ensure safe, efficient scale-up to commercial manufacturing while maintaining adherence to local regulations

Qualifications

• Formulation principles and excipient functionality.
• Stability studies and ICH guidelines (understanding)
• GMP/GLP and regulatory requirements.
• Time management and ability to handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulations & process development across India and third-party sites.
• Drive new product introductions and reformulations.
• Manage technology transfers and scale-up to commercial production.
• Ensure compliance with GMP/GLP and regulatory requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage project timelines.

Skills

Formulation principles

Excipient functionality

GMP/GLP

Regulatory requirements

Time management

Education

B.Pharm / M.Pharm / PhD

Job description

**Job Purpose**The incumbent leads the Formulations / Process development function at the plant and is also responsible for Formulations / Process development at third party sites across India. Accountable for introduction of new products, reformulation of existing products, operational excellence projects, technology transfers, troubleshooting, new vendor development. **POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES*** Lead the organization in development and innovation of New Products, Product Enhancement and Product Redesign to meet customer and consumer needs and expectations* Lead a cross functional team to understand the needs of the customer and manage and recommend formulations, processes, ingredients, packaging and equipment to bring assigned projects to successful conclusion.* Lead and manage project schedules and milestones* Lead a cross functional team to manage technology transfer activities of the organization.* Lead trouble shooting activities of the organization and Third-Party sites.* Approve new vendors through evaluation and validation studies* Manage project costs and other departmental activities within budget* Develop and innovate New Product and Process designs that meet customer and consumer expectations for cost and quality.* Understand the needs of the customer and manage and recommend projects that would lead to opportunity for continued brand recognition Set and implement departmental policies, objectives and initiatives* Ensure technology transfer and scale-up activities of products ready for commercialization at Third Party sites and In-house* Evaluate product life cycles and trend analysis* Support the vendor development process and participate in third party audits* Ensure departmental adherence and compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements.* Improve safe work conditions and safe working practices to have zero accidents and environment friendly operations.* Adherence to local legal requirements, EHS policy and EHS standards/ programs/ SOPs to ensure compliance and improve the safety culture.* Participate in safety meetings, EHS programs and EHS events and proactively report and address EHS issues and Near Misses.* Ensure commissioning of new equipments procured for F&D use.* Ensure that the calibration of equipment for F&D is completed satisfactorily as per the respective due date.* Support the development and approval of master manufacturing documents and packing specifications for products manufactured at CMO sites.* Approve the training curriculum assignment and job code allocation for new joiners in the department.* Ensure that the standard operating procedure is followed in the department.* Initiate or approve the payment orders for procurement of materials, external testing orders and chemicals for departmental use. **Skills / Knowledge / Qualification / Experience*** **B. Pharm / M. Pharm / PhD. with minimum 15 years of experience in pharma.*** Strong understanding of:* **Formulation principles and excipient functionality*** **Stability studies and ICH guidelines*** **GMP / GLP / regulatory requirements*** **Time management and ability to handle multiple projects** **COMPETENCIES**Functional and technical skillsThe individual should possess good functional and technical skills to perform the job. Shall thrive in a changing environment and technology. Demonstrate Business AcumenKnows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information Process ManagementGood at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow