R&D Executive / Pharmacist (formulation)

Hovid; Chemor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Chemor, Malaysia, is seeking a qualified candidate for product development roles. The successful candidate will coordinate performance qualifications, develop new products, and improve existing ones. An ideal applicant will hold a degree in Pharmacy or related fields and have 2-5 years of experience in formulation within the pharmaceutical industry, alongside strong communication skills. Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices is essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in formulation and development within the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in R&D.
• Good understanding of Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Knowledge of Good Lab Practices (GLP) is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Process Performance Qualifications and Product Launching.
• Develop new products and evaluate raw materials.
• Troubleshoot problems in the manufacturing process.

Skills

Formulation expertise

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Chemistry

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Coordinate Process Performance Qualifications & New Product Launching
   • (a) To coordinate all R&D trial run at Production.
   • (b) To coordinate all Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) of Bioequivalence batches.
   • (c) To coordinate new product launching.
   • (d) To liaise with all respective department to achieve successful PPQ and new launch batches.
2. Development of New Products
   • (a) To carry out literature search.
   • (b) To evaluate different source of raw material.
   • (c) To formulate new products in various dosage forms at laboratory scale and to establish critical process parameters and the final product specification.
   • (d) To scale up formulations and arrange to provide data for product registration.
   • (e) To evaluate and monitor the stability data of new products by liaising with R&D Chemist.
   • (f) To check into packaging, machinery and environmental requirements for new products.
   • (g) To arrange to conduct relevant product efficiency testing e.g., Sensory evaluation, clinical and bioequivalence study.
3. Improvement on Existing Products
   • (a) To identify and troubleshoot problems in manufacturing process and optimize manufacturing procedures.
   • (b) To modify and improve existing product formulations to meet new requirements and bioequivalence.
   • (c) To troubleshoot stability problem products.
4. Product Development Work Collaboration with Relevant Departments
   • (a) To provide product information/development reports to Regulatory Affairs personnel during the process of product registration.
   • (b) To coordinate with QC personnel on analysis of products.
   • (c) To coordinate with Supply Chain department on raw material and packaging material procurement/sourcing.
   • (d) To coordinate with Production Executives for the preparation of scale up and trial run.
   • (e) To coordinate with QA/QC and other relevant departments for validation of new products.
   • (f) To provide technical assistance to Production, QA/QC, RA, Sales & Marketing departments when necessary.

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a degree of Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry or equivalent.
• Candidate should have 2-5 years of experience in formulation and development within the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in the R&D department.
• Good understanding in Good Documentation Practice (GDP) as well as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Knowledge in Good Lad Practices (GLP) will be an added advantage.
• Required skills(s): Computer literature, Communication skills (both verbal & written)