Urgent Hiring |Formulation Development Head | Injectable & Ophthalmic

East African India Overseas

Dehradun

On-site

INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

East African India Overseas is seeking a Manager for Formulation & Development (Injectables & Ophthalmics) to lead product development for domestic and regulated markets. Responsibilities include overseeing formulation activities, technology transfers, and regulatory compliance, while mentoring a team of formulation scientists.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in injectable product development, along with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of experience in formulation development.
Strong knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements.
Ability to lead and mentor a team effectively.

Responsibilities

Lead formulation development of sterile injectables and ophthalmic products.
Manage technology transfer activities from R&D to manufacturing.
Ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory documentation.
Act as technical lead for customer projects.
Mentor formulation scientists and research associates.

Skills

Formulation Development of Sterile Injectables & Ophthalmics

Liquid Injectables

Ophthalmic Solutions, Suspensions & Ointments

Technology Transfer & Scale-Up

QbD and Risk Assessment

Stability Studies

Regulatory Documentation

cGMP, ICH, EU GMP Compliance

Project Management

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Education

M.Pharm / B.Pharm (Pharmaceutics Preferred)

Job description

Job Title

Manager – Formulation & Development (Injectables & Ophthalmics)

Job Details

Department: Research & Development (R&D)
Industry: Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing (CDMO/CMO)
Location: Dehradun, Selaqui
Experience: 10–20 Years
Qualification: M.Pharm / B.Pharm (Pharmaceutics Preferred)

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Manager to lead the development of sterile injectable and ophthalmic products for domestic and regulated markets. Responsibilities include managing formulation development activities, technology transfer, team leadership, client interactions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, while supporting business growth in a contract manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Formulation & Product Development

Lead formulation development of sterile injectables and ophthalmic products from concept to commercialization.
Design and oversee pre‑formulation studies, formulation optimization, and process development activities.
Develop robust, scalable, and cost‑effective formulations in line with customer and regulatory requirements.
Drive Quality by Design (QbD) and risk assessment approaches during product development.

Technology Transfer & Commercialization

Lead technology transfer activities from R&D to manufacturing.
Provide technical guidance during validation, and commercial batches.
Troubleshoot formulation and process‑related challenges during scale‑up and manufacturing.

Regulatory & Compliance

Ensure compliance with cGMP, ICH, WHO, EU GMP, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Review development reports, protocols, specifications, and regulatory documentation.
Support dossier preparation and regulatory submissions for domestic and international markets.

Project & Client Management

Act as the technical lead for customer projects in a CDMO/CMO environment.
Participate in client meetings, technical discussions, audits, and project reviews.
Manage project timelines and ensure timely delivery of development milestones.

Team Leadership

Lead and mentor a team of formulation scientists and research associates.
Allocate resources, monitor project progress, and ensure achievement of departmental objectives.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster innovation within the R&D team.

Desired Skills