Formulation Scientist

CapiraRX; Lahore; On-site; PKR 892,800 - 1,339,200; Full time

Job summary

CapiraRX, based in Lahore, is looking for a Formulation Scientist who will be responsible for designing robust formulations and supporting scale-up processes. This role involves collaboration across various teams to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, with a strong background in the use of Design of Experiments for optimization, and knowledge of cGMP practices. Join CapiraRX to contribute to innovative pharmaceutical solutions.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Hands-on experience with excipient selection and compatibility testing.
• Familiarity with ICH guidelines and regulatory submission.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development for various dosage forms.
• Optimize processes using Design of Experiments and improve bioavailability.
• Manage scale-up and tech transfer to manufacturing.

Skills

Formulation development

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Design of Experiments (DoE)

Education

MSc / PharmD / PhD in Pharmaceutics or related discipline

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Job Description

CapiraRX, a Lahore-based pharmaceutical company, is seeking a Formulation Scientist to design robust formulations, support scale-up, and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards. This role reports to the R&D Lead and collaborates with analytical, regulatory, manufacturing, and quality teams to translate candidate molecules into stable, manufacturable dosage forms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development for oral solid, liquid, and semi-solid dosage forms, including prototype design, excipient selection, and compatibility studies.
• Optimize processes using Design of Experiments (DoE) and systematic experimental planning to improve bioavailability, stability, and manufacturability.
• Support analytical and stability testing by defining acceptance criteria and interpreting results to refine formulations.
• Manage scale-up and tech transfer to pilot and manufacturing, preparing batch records, process parameters, and troubleshooting during production runs.
• Maintain documentation including development reports, stability protocols, SOPs, and regulatory submission-ready data aligned with cGMP and ICH expectations.

Job Specification

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• MSc / PharmD / PhD in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline; or equivalent industry experience with at least five years in formulation development.
• Minimum 5 years pharmaceutical formulation development experience with oral and topical dosage forms.
• Hands‑on experience with excipient selection, pre‑formulation studies, solubility and compatibility testing.
• Skilled in formulation optimization techniques including Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical analysis.
• Practical knowledge of scale‑up, pilot batches and tech transfer to manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with stability study design, ICH guidelines and data interpretation for shelf‑life prediction.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, quality systems, deviation/CAPA processes and regulatory dossier requirements.
• Proficient documentation skills: development reports, batch records, SOPs and regulatory submissions.
• Ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams, prioritize tasks, and meet project milestones.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; proficiency with laboratory equipment used in formulation labs.