Head of Herbal & Nutraceutical R&D

Pintern; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Pintern is seeking an Executive Research and Development – Herbal and Nutra to lead all NPD activities, develop formulations, and coordinate with BD, Marketing, and Supply Chain. The role emphasizes timely documentation and interdepartmental collaboration in a fast-paced pharmaceutical/FMCG setting.

Ideal candidates hold Pharm.D/B.Pharm with 3–4 years of relevant experience, with a strong background in R&D and product development, capable of managing multiple projects and delivering results.

Qualifications

• Pharm. D/B. Pharm, B.E.M.S, MSc. Chemistry, M. Phil Pharmacy or BEMS with 3-4 years of experience in the relevant field.
• Background in R&D or NPD, preferably in the pharmaceutical/FMCG sector.
• Strong coordination, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Arrange, manage, and supervise all NPD activities, including material arrangement, trial batch planning, execution, and sample submission.
• Develop product formulations approved by BD, Marketing, or Management.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Procurement for timely arrangement of resources.
• Ensure effective interdepartmental coordination with BD, RAF, Marketing, PRD, and QO for timely actions and follow-ups as per NPD process flow.
• Prepare and submit NPD-related documentation on time.
• Maintain records of R&D trials and manage raw and packaging material inventor
• Ensure effective interdepartmental coordination for timely actions and follow-ups
• Communicate with relevant departments for smooth product transfer from R&D to commercial scale.

Skills

Coordination

Documentation

Communication

Multi-project management

Education

Pharm.D / B.Pharm

B.E.M.S / MSc Chemistry / M.Phil Pharmacy

Job description

Pintern is seeking an Executive Research and Development – Herbal and Nutra to lead all NPD activities, develop formulations, and coordinate with BD, Marketing, and Supply Chain. The role emphasizes timely documentation and interdepartmental collaboration in a fast-paced pharmaceutical/FMCG setting.

Ideal candidates hold Pharm.D/B.Pharm with 3–4 years of relevant experience, with a strong background in R&D and product development, capable of managing multiple projects and delivering results.