Research Lead

ZIM Laboratories Limited; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ZIM Laboratories Limited is seeking a Research Lead for R&D Formulation Development to drive formulation design, optimization, and regulatory documentation from lab scale to technology transfer. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and adherence to quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in pharma Formulation R&D, hands-on development experience, and strong documentation skills, with exposure to QbD/DoE and regulated markets.

Qualifications

• M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, Industrial Pharmacy, or a related specialization.
• 2–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical Formulation R&D.
• Hands‑on experience in formulation development and process optimization.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical excipients, formulation principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, ICH guidelines, and GMP.
• Good technical writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize oral solid, liquid, semi-solid, or other dosage forms.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies and compatibility evaluations.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments for formulation development.
• Prepare prototype, pilot, exhibit, and validation batches.
• Perform process optimization and scale-up activities.
• Conduct stability studies and analyze stability data.
• Prepare development reports, batch records, product development reports (PDR), and regulatory documentation.
• Support technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
• Coordinate with Analytical R&D, Quality Assurance, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and Packaging teams.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, ICH guidelines, SOPs, and data integrity requirements.
• Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing issues using scientific approaches.

Skills

Documentation

Data Integrity

Teamwork

Basic computer knowledge

Communication

Assay

ALCOA++

Education

M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics / Pharmaceutical Technology / Industrial Pharmacy)

Tools

Keka software

Job description

Job Description: Research Lead – R&D Formulation Development (Pharma)

Job Title: Research Lead – R&D Formulation Development

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Experience: 2–5 Years

Education: M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics / Pharmaceutical Technology / Industrial Pharmacy)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize oral solid, liquid, semi-solid, or other dosage forms.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies and compatibility evaluations.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments for formulation development.
• Prepare prototype, pilot, exhibit, and validation batches.
• Perform process optimization and scale-up activities.
• Conduct stability studies and analyze stability data.
• Prepare development reports, batch records, product development reports (PDR), and regulatory documentation.
• Support technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
• Coordinate with Analytical R&D, Quality Assurance, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and Packaging teams.
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ChatGPT said:

Job Description: Research Lead – R&D Formulation Development (Pharma)

• Job Title: Research Lead – R&D Formulation Development
• Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Experience: 2–5 Years
• Education: M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics / Pharmaceutical Technology / Industrial Pharmacy)

Job Summary

• We are seeking a motivated Research Lead – Formulation Development to support the development of pharmaceutical formulations from laboratory scale through technology transfer. The candidate will participate in formulation design, optimization, documentation, stability studies, and cross-functional collaboration while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Typical responsibilities for professionals with 2–5 years of experience include formulation development, process optimization, documentation, and technology transfer activities. PPharmaGend+1

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize oral solid, liquid, semi-solid, or other dosage forms.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies and compatibility evaluations.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments for formulation development.
• Prepare prototype, pilot, exhibit, and validation batches.
• Perform process optimization and scale-up activities.
• Conduct stability studies and analyze stability data.
• Prepare development reports, batch records, product development reports (PDR), and regulatory documentation.
• Support technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
• Coordinate with Analytical R&D, Quality Assurance, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and Packaging teams.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, ICH guidelines, SOPs, and data integrity requirements.
• Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing issues using scientific approaches.

Required Qualifications

• M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, Industrial Pharmacy, or a related specialization.
• 2–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical Formulation R&D.
• Hands‑on experience in formulation development and process optimization.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical excipients, formulation principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, ICH guidelines, and GMP.
• Good technical writing and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with QbD (Quality by Design) and DoE (Design of Experiments).
• Exposure to technology transfer and scale-up.
• Knowledge of regulated markets (USFDA, EU, MHRA, WHO-GMP).

Required Skills

Documentation Data Integrity Teamwork Basic computer knowledge Assay keka software actvity ALCOA++ Communication