Research & Development Executive (Nutraceutical Formulation)

White Heron Pharmaceutical Sdn Bhd

Kepong

On-site

MYR 67,000 - 112,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage through panel
Annual appraisals and bonuses
Work-life balance
Internal and external training

Job summary

White Heron Pharmaceutical Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is hiring a Research & Development Executive (Nutraceutical Formulation) to drive new product development across tablets, softgels, capsules, granules, teas and liquids, from concept to pilot and small-scale commercial runs.

You will work with GMP/HACCP/HALAL/ISO standards, manage ingredient sourcing, and optimize cost and quality while collaborating with a diverse team.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree / Master’s Degree in Food Science/Technology/Nutrition
  • Experience in formulation development of nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, functional food or health supplement products.
  • Experience in commercial manufacturing & scale up.
  • Your experience in Pharmaceutical formulation, especially with tablets and softgels
  • Production scale manufacturing experience with commercial awareness and cost optimization knowledge
  • Your understanding and experience with GMP, HACCP, HALAL, and ISO standards
  • Multilingual abilities in Mandarin, English, and Bahasa Malaysia (proficiency in Mandarin being essential for traditional medicine formulation work)

Responsibilities

  • New product development from conceptual design, ingredient sourcing, formulation, lab scale trial run, pilot run and supporting commercial runs of products in the forms of tablets, capsules, granules, tea, liquid etc.
  • Develop new product from conceptual design, ingredient sourcing, formulation lab scale trial run, pilot run & supporting commercial runs across multiple delivery system.
  • Improvisation on existing products and process flows to enhance performance quality, stability & cost efficiency.
  • Responsible for raw material assessment (new source supplier/new sample approached)
  • Sourcing for alternate suppliers if required
  • Provide technical write ups and prepare flow charts
  • Any other job assignments required by the immediate superior from time to time.

Skills

Softgel formulation
Tablet & capsule formulation
GMP/HACCP/ISO/HALAL
Multilingual: Mandarin, English & BM
Commercial manufacturing & scale-up
Ingredient sourcing

Education

Bachelor/Master in Food Science/Technology/Nutrition

Job description

Research & Development Executive (Nutraceutical Formulation)

White Heron Pharmaceutical is a dynamic and growing company dedicated to delivering exceptional services to our client. We are expanding! Seeking for driven and EXPERIENCE R&D Executive to join our team and contribute to our success in the nutraceuticals industry.

At WHITE HERON, your experience with softgels, tablets, and capsules will directly translate into products that enhance health outcomes globally while advancing your professional journey.

How This Role Advances Your Career

Expand Your Formulation Portfolio – Apply and grow your expertise across diverse pharmaceutical formats including tablets, softgels, capsules, granules, teas, and liquids, etc.

Build Your Professional Impact – See your formulations reach markets locally and internationally, making tangible improvements to people's wellbeing

Develop Market Intelligence – Strengthen your commercial acumen working with our extensive client network

Receive Recognition for Your Contributions – Enjoy compensation that truly values your expertise and performance

Broaden Your Technical Mastery – Access our vast collection of pharmaceutical delivery systems and formulation technologies

Your Daily Impact and Tasks

New product development from conceptual design, ingredient sourcing, formulation, lab scale trial run, pilot run and supporting commercial runs of products in the forms of tablets, capsules, granules, tea, liquid etc.

Develop new product from conceptual design, ingredient sourcing, formulation lab scale trial run, pilot run & supporting commercial runs across multiple delivery system.

Improvisation on existing products and process flows to enhance performance quality, stability & cost efficiency.

Responsible for raw material assessment (new source supplier/new sample approached)

Sourcing for alternate suppliers if required

Provide technical write ups and prepare flow charts

Any other job assignments required by the immediate superior from time to time.

Where Your Experience Shines

This role values your background in:

Bachelor Degree / Master's Degree in Food Science/Technology/Nutrition

Experience in formulation development of nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, functional food or health supplement products.

Experience in commercial manufacturing & scale up.

Your experience in Pharmaceutical formulation, especially with tablets and softgels

Production scale manufacturing experience with commercial awareness and cost optimization knowledge

Your understanding and experience with GMP, HACCP, HALAL, and ISO standards

Multilingual abilities in Mandarin, English, and Bahasa Malaysia (proficiency in Mandarin being essential for traditional medicine formulation work)

Supporting Your Professional and Personal Growth

We invest in your success with:

Performance-based compensation that grows with your contributions

Annual appraisals and bonuses recognizing your achievements

Focused work schedule promoting work-life balance

Continuous skill development through internal and external training

Healthcare coverage through our panel clinic

Collaborative environment celebrating diversity of thought and approach

Join WHITE HERON and transform your pharmaceutical formulation expertise into meaningful health solutions while building a rewarding, growth-oriented career.

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Medical Devices 51-100 employees

We, White Heron

White Heron Pharmaceutical (WH) is one of the large scaled traditional medicine, food supplement and health care products manufacturer in Malaysia.

Established in 1994, WH is home to a pharmaceutical plant, a cosmetic plant, a laboratory and a clinic with a total area exceeding 80,000 square feet.

WH has invested over 40 million ringgit in its pharmaceutical plant containing Traditional Medicine, OTC and Health Food production areas.

More than 400 registered products and 450 health care products are been manufactured at WH for customers from seventeen countries.

WH holds cGMP, ISO 9001:2015, HACCP, HALAL certifications and VHM accreditation.

Our Mission

WH commits in the delivering of safe and quality medicinal and healthcare products for the betterment of people's lives and health.

We also vow to contribute to the development and advancement of the Malaysian pharmaceutical industry in the seamless provision of a one-stop center for the research and development, registration, lab test and analysis, manufacturing, packing, supply and exportation of medicinal, healthcare and cosmetics products.

Our Values

At WH, we believe in:

Integrity, we maintain the strictest professionalism

Quality, we work with highest standards

Sophistication, we deliver with advanced manufacturing system

Innovation, we provide with cutting edge solutions

We, White Heron

White Heron Pharmaceutical (WH) is one of the large scaled traditional medicine, food supplement and health care products manufacturer in Malaysia.

Established in 1994, WH is home to a pharmaceutical plant, a cosmetic plant, a laboratory and a clinic with a total area exceeding 80,000 square feet.

WH has invested over 40 million ringgit in its pharmaceutical plant containing Traditional Medicine, OTC and Health Food production areas.

More than 400 registered products and 450 health care products are been manufactured at WH for customers from seventeen countries.

WH holds cGMP, ISO 9001:2015, HACCP, HALAL certifications and VHM accreditation.

Our Mission

WH commits in the delivering of safe and quality medicinal and healthcare products for the betterment of people's lives and health.

We also vow to contribute to the development and advancement of the Malaysian pharmaceutical industry in the seamless provision of a one-stop center for the research and development, registration, lab test and analysis, manufacturing, packing, supply and exportation of medicinal, healthcare and cosmetics products.

Our Values

At WH, we believe in:

Integrity, we maintain the strictest professionalism

Quality, we work with highest standards

Sophistication, we deliver with advanced manufacturing system

Innovation, we provide with cutting edge solutions

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