Research Associate - Analytical Development

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

Job summary

Ferring Pharmaceuticals in Hyderabad is looking for a Senior Research Associate / Asst. Scientist to join the CMC (Analytical) team. You will contribute as an individual contributor developing analytical methods and supporting formulation development for complex products.

The role requires 3–5 years in industrial analytical development, with a focus on quality, compliance, and timely project delivery. Collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–5 years of industrial experience in analytical development of formulations.
• Experience with analytical development, validation, transfer and regulatory needs.
• Strong documentation, QMS compliance and data integrity understanding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical method development and pre-validation for projects.
• Provide analytical support for formulation development, optimization and scale‑up.
• Support method validation and transfer for assigned projects.
• Prepare specifications, STPs, protocols and reports.
• Manage stability study activities for assigned projects.
• Coordinate outside analysis for routine tests and review reports.
• Conduct literature searches on analytical and regulatory aspects.
• Review ELN experiments, data, and CRO/CMO documents.
• Support procurement activities related to project & lab needs.
• Coordinate with facilities/vendors for instrument AM/PM maintenance.

Skills

Sound scientific approach

Analytical Mindset

Good communication skills

Engagement & accountability

Good team player

Education

M. Pharma/M.Sc. in Pharma Chemistry

Job description

Role: Senior Research Associate / Asst. Scientist

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

Location

Ferring India FHPDC R&D