R&D Formulation Specialist – Parenteral & Controlled Meds

RAWAJ; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in medical device manufacturing in Saudi Arabia is seeking an R&D Specialist. The role involves developing and optimizing formulations for pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with FDA, EMA, SFDA, and ICH guidelines. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, particularly for Controlled Medicines and Injectables. Responsibilities include conducting trials, stability testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support successful product development and commercialization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development of Controlled Medicines and/or Injectables.
• Experience in sterile dosage forms and formulation optimization.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory standards including FDA, EMA, SFDA, and ICH.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulations for controlled and injectable pharmaceutical products.
• Conduct laboratory-scale trials and evaluate critical quality attributes for parenteral dosage forms.
• Prepare comprehensive formulation development and technology transfer documentation.

Skills

Pharmaceutical formulation development

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Stability testing equipment

Job description

A leading company specializing in medical device manufacturing in Saudi Arabia is seeking an R&D Specialist. The role involves developing and optimizing formulations for pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with FDA, EMA, SFDA, and ICH guidelines. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, particularly for Controlled Medicines and Injectables. Responsibilities include conducting trials, stability testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support successful product development and commercialization.