Químico de Desarrollo de Formulaciones - Monterrey

Placements24; Monterrey; Hybrid; MXN 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Químico de Desarrollo de Formulaciones to join our Monterrey R&D team. The role focuses on creating and optimizing drug formulations, ensuring stability, efficacy, and manufacturability across dosage forms.

You will work in a hybrid setup, performing lab work in Monterrey and data analysis, reporting, and planning remotely. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in formulation development and strong regulatory knowledge, with Spanish fluency and English desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Ph.D. is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in pharmaceutical formulation development with hands-on dosage form experience.
• Strong understanding of physical pharmacy, polymer science, and drug delivery principles.
• Proficiency with common pharmaceutical lab equipment and analytical instrumentation.
• Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements for drug product development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
• Fluent in Spanish; English proficiency is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulations for tablets, capsules, injectables, and topical forms.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies on APIs and excipients.
• Evaluate stability, dissolution, bioavailability and quality attributes.
• Utilize analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, spectroscopy) for characterization.
• Troubleshoot formulation issues and improve manufacturability.
• Scale-up processes from lab to pilot and commercial manufacturing.
• Prepare development reports, validation protocols, and regulatory documents.
• Collaborate with analytical development, manufacturing, QA, and regulatory teams.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory guidelines.
• Contribute to IP through invention disclosures and patents.

Skills

Formulation development

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Spanish communication

Scientific communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Ph.D. is a plus

Tools

HPLC

GC

Spectroscopy

Laboratory equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and innovative pharmaceutical company, is seeking a talented and motivated Químico de Desarrollo de Formulaciones to join their Research and Development team in Monterrey, Nuevo León . This role is integral to the creation and optimization of new drug formulations, ensuring product stability, efficacy, and manufacturability. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in pharmaceutical sciences, formulation development, and analytical techniques. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to bring new medicines from the laboratory to market. This position adopts a hybrid work model, allowing for hands-on laboratory work in our Monterrey facility and remote flexibility for data analysis, report writing, and strategic planning. Join us in advancing healthcare through innovative pharmaceutical development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize novel pharmaceutical formulations for various dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables, topical).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies to characterize active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate formulation stability, dissolution, bioavailability, and other critical quality attributes.
• Utilize analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, GC, spectroscopy) for material characterization and quality control.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges and identify solutions to improve product performance and manufacturability.
• Scale-up formulation processes from laboratory bench to pilot and commercial manufacturing.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation, including development reports, validation protocols, and regulatory submission components.
• Collaborate with analytical development, manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs teams.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and regulatory guidelines related to formulation development.
• Contribute to the intellectual property portfolio through invention disclosures and patent applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Ph.D. is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, with hands-on experience in at least one dosage form.
• Strong understanding of physical pharmacy, polymer science, and drug delivery principles.
• Proficiency in using common pharmaceutical laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation.
• Knowledge of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and regulatory requirements for drug product development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish; English proficiency is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and manage projects independently.
• Experience with scale-up and technology transfer is advantageous.
• Commitment to scientific rigor and data integrity.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan. The hybrid work model provides flexibility, and employees benefit from professional development opportunities, access to cutting-edge technology, and a collaborative work culture in Monterrey . Join a team dedicated to improving patient lives through advanced pharmaceutical formulations.