Research Associate - Analytical Development

Ferring Holding SA; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferring Holding SA in Hyderabad is seeking a Senior Research Associate / Assistant Scientist to contribute to CMC (Analytical) activities. You will perform method development, validation, and support formulation development and scale-up in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant industrial experience and a M. Pharma or M.Sc. in Pharma Chemistry from a reputed university. Strong analytical skills and good communication are essential for this IC position.

Qualifications

• Industrial experience in analytical development of formulations.
• Experience with injectables, hydrogels, peptides or large molecules preferred.
• M. Pharma or M.Sc. in Pharma Chemistry from a reputed university.
• Prepare specifications, STPs, analytical protocols and reports.
• Manage stability studies for assigned projects.
• Coordinate outside analysis with CRO/CMO and report review.
• Perform literature searches for analytical and regulatory aspects.
• Review ELN experiments, data and reports per quality standards.
• Support procurement activities including vendor quotes and URS.
• Coordinate with facilities/vendors for instrument AM/PM maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical method development and pre-validation per project requirements.
• Provide analytical support for formulation development, optimization and scale-up.
• Support method validation and transfer within assigned projects.
• Prepare specifications, STPs, protocols and reports.
• Coordinate stability studies and outside analyses with CRO/CMO as needed.
• Review ELN experiments, data and documents per quality standards.
• Assist procurement activities related to projects and lab supplies.

Skills

Analytical method development

Pre-validation

Analytical mindset

Good communication

Team collaboration

Documentation (ELN)

Literature search

Vendor coordination

Procurement support

Instrument maintenance

Education

M. Pharma

M.Sc. in Pharma Chemistry

Tools

ELN (Electronic Lab Notebook)

Coupa

Job description

## Research Associate - Analytical DevelopmentSolliciteren: Hyderabad, India: Fulltime: Vandaag geplaatst: Einddatum: 20 oktober 2026 (Nog meer dan 30 dagen om te solliciteren): R0038346## **Job Description:*** **Role:** Senior Research Associate / Asst. Scientist **Reporting to**: Associate Director – CMC (Analytical) **Location:** Hyderabad **Experience:** 3 to 5 years of industrial experience in analytical development of formulations. Working experience with complex injectables, hydrogels, large molecules, peptides etc. preferred **Qualification:** M. Pharma/M.Sc. in Pharma Chemistry or Equivalent from a reputed university. **Purpose of the Role:** Work as Individual Contributor as part of CMC (Analytical) function and contribute effectively towards timely achievement of CMC & R&D objectives. **Job Description:** + Carry out analytical method development and pre-validation involved in assigned projects, protocols & reports, in compliance with Ferring QMS to achieve the objectives as per project requirements. + Carry out & Ensure Analytical support for formulation development, optimization & scale-up, as applicable to achieve the objectives as per project requirements. + Support Analytical method validation and method transfer involved in assigned projects to achieve the objectives as per project requirements. + Preparation and updating of Specifications, STPs, analytical protocols and reports for assigned projects to achieve the objectives as per project requirements. + Carry out & ensure managing stability study related activities for assigned projects to achieve the objectives as per project requirements. + Ensure outside analysis co-ordination for routine & characterization tests and report review for assigned projects to achieve the objectives as per project requirements. + Carry out Literature search for analytical & regulatory aspects of assigned project to achieve the objectives as per project requirements. + Review of ELN experiments, Data, Reports, and documents generated within lab & those received from CRO/CMO in line with defined quality standards. + Support Procurement activities related to project & laboratory i.e. vendor contact, quotes, URS, Coupa etc. in line with defined quality standards. + Coordinating with Facility/Vendor for instruments and equipment AM, PM, and regular maintenance in Analytical lab in line with defined quality standard **Required Competencies:** + Sound scientific approach & writing skills + Analytical Mindset + Good communication skills + Engagement & accountability towards the defined purpose + Good team player