Senior Research Associate – Biologics

Biopatrika; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Wockhardt R&D is seeking a Senior Research Associate – Biologics to drive formulation and process development for biosimilar products at our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra site. The role requires 3–5 years in biologics formulation and hands-on analytical skills.

You will work on pre-formulation studies, support fill-finish operations, and ensure adherence to GDP/GLP and quality systems, with emphasis on documentation and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of biosimilars formulation experience.
• Master's degree required in Pharmacy or Biotechnology.
• Experience with biosimilar or insulin analogue formulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to formulation and process development for biosimilar products.
• Perform analytical characterization using SEC-HPLC and RP-HPLC.
• Develop, optimize and characterize formulations for drug product development.
• Support fill-finish manufacturing operations and technology transfer.
• Prepare, review SOPs, protocols and technical documentation to quality standards.
• Ensure GDP/GLP compliance and quality management systems.

Skills

Biosimilar formulation

Pre-formulation studies

Analytical characterization

SEC-HPLC RP-HPLC

Container closure systems

SOPs & documentation

GDP/GLP compliance

Technology transfer

Fill-finish support

Quality systems

Education

Masters in Pharmacy/Biotechnology

Job description

Wockhardt R&D is looking for Formulation Scientists – Biologics!

Job Title: Senior Research Associate – Biologics

Function: Biotech Research & Development

Experience Required: 3–5 Years

Location: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra

Desired Skillset-

• Experience in formulation and drug product development of biosimilar products; experience with insulin analogues is an advantage.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies and design experiments for formulation and process development.
• Perform analytical characterization using techniques such as SEC-HPLC and RP-HPLC.
• Develop, optimize, and characterize formulations to support drug product development.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of container closure systems, including vials, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes (PFS).
• Prepare and review SOPs, protocols, reports, and other technical documents in compliance with quality standards.
• Support fill-finish manufacturing operations and technology transfer activities.
• Ensure compliance with GDP, GLP, and applicable quality management systems.

Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Pharmacy / Biotechnology