Officer – Formulation & Development (Softgel)

Renown Pharmaceuticals; Vadodara; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Pharmaceuticals in Vadodara seeks a Formulation & Development professional (1–3 years) to work on soft gelatin capsules. You will perform literature surveys, assist prototype development, stability studies and documentation under the F&D Manager/Executive.

The role requires B.Pharm/M.Pharm, strong GMP knowledge, good communication, MS Office proficiency, and flexibility to work during trials or batch runs.

Qualifications

• B.Pharm / M.Pharm in any specialization.
• Experience in soft gelatin capsules is mandatory.
• Theoretical knowledge of GMP and documentation.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Willing to work flexible hours when trials or batches require it.

Responsibilities

• Carry out literature surveys on drug substances and drug products.
• Support formulation and design based on in-house strategy.
• Conduct prototype development trials and preformulation studies.
• Prepare compatibility protocols, reports, BOM, MFR, development BMR/BPR, PDR drafts and stability reports.
• Manage stability sampling and monitor ongoing studies.
• Assist scale-up and exhibit batches in the plant.
• Prepare and review F&D SOPs.
• Maintain lab cleanliness, equipment upkeep, calibration and records per GMP/GDP.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

B.Pharm / M.Pharm

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Department: Formulation & Development (F&D)

Reports to: Manager / Executive F&D

Experience: 1 to 3 years in F&D of soft gelatin capsules

Role Purpose

Carry out laboratory development work for softgel products, including literature surveys, prototype trials, stability studies and F&D documentation, under the guidance of the F&D Manager / Executive.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct literature surveys on drug substances and drug products using books, references and online sources.
• Support product formulation and design based on innovator characterization and the in-house development strategy.
• Conduct prototype development trials and preformulation studies.
• Prepare compatibility protocols and reports, BOM, MFR, development BMR/BPR, PDR drafts, and stability protocols and reports.
• Charge and withdraw stability samples, and monitor ongoing stability studies.
• Support scale-up and exhibit batches in the plant.
• Prepare and periodically review F&D SOPs.
• Maintain lab cleanliness, equipment upkeep, calibration and lab records according to GMP and GDP.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• B.Pharm / M.Pharm in any specialization
• Experience in soft gelatin capsules is mandatory.
• Theoretical knowledge of GMP and documentation
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Good analytical and comparison skills
• Willing to work flexible hours when trials or batches require it