Research Associate - Analytical Development

Ferring Therapeutics; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferring Therapeutics in Hyderabad seeks a Senior Research Associate / Asst. Scientist to join the CMC (Analytical) team.

The role focuses on analytical method development, pre-validation, and support for formulation development and scale-up in line with project objectives. You will work as an individual contributor with 3–5 years of industrial experience in analytical development of formulations, including complex injectables and biologics, and collaborate with CRO/CMO teams while maintaining

Qualifications

• Sound scientific approach writing skills.
• Analytical mindset and rigor in data interpretation.
• Strong communication skills with cross-functional teams.
• Accountability to defined project objectives and timelines.
• Collaborative and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical method development and pre-validation for assigned projects following Ferring QMS.
• Provide analytical support for formulation development, optimization, and scale-up as needed.
• Support method validation and transfer for projects to meet objectives.
• Prepare and update specifications, STPs, protocols and reports for projects.
• Manage stability study activities for assigned projects.
• Coordinate with external CRO/CMO for routine characterization tests and ensure report review.
• Conduct literature searches on analytical regulatory aspects for projects.
• Review ELN experiments, data, and lab documents in line with quality standards.
• Support procurement activities related to project labs (vendor contacts, URS, Coupa).
• Coordinate with facilities/vendors for instrument maintenance in Analytical lab.

Skills

Sound scientific approach writing

Analytical Mindset

Good communication skills

Engagement accountability

Good team player

Education

M. Pharma/M.Sc. in Pharma Chemistry or Equivalent

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 RD objectives.

Responsibilities

• 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

Location

Ferring India FHPDC RD