MSTG Scientist I: Process Development & Validation

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries; New Brunswick (IN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Sun Pharma seeks a MSTG Scientist I to advance process development, validation, and manufacturing support for solid dosage products. Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Technical Services to drive product readiness from development through transfer.

The role emphasizes DOE design, data analysis, and comprehensive documentation in a fast-paced pharmaceutical setting, with strong communication and problem-solving required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline related to pharmaceuticals.
• Minimum four (4) years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
• 1-2 years experience with Solid Oral Dosage (OSD) product development and manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent technical writing, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a hands-on approach and proactive mindset.
• Intermediate English proficiency (CEFR B1+).
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline (preferred).
• Knowledge of process validation, cleaning validation, and process characterization (preferred).
• Experience with statistical tools for data analysis and process evaluation (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and execute DOE, process optimization studies, and process qualification batches.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret process data to support development and improvements.
• Support product development from conceptual studies through qualification activities.
• Participate in cleaning validation studies and related development initiatives.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation across stages of product development.
• Prepare and review Master Batch Records, Exhibit Batch Protocols, and validation documents.
• Ensure documentation meets cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Provide troubleshooting support to manufacturing operations.
• Investigate process challenges and implement scientifically sound solutions.
• Support technology transfer, scale-up, and validation activities as needed.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to ensure compliance and successful production.
• Lead and support compliance-related investigations; assist CAPA and Change Control.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

Self-motivated

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Other relevant scientific discipline

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Sun Pharma seeks a MSTG Scientist I to advance process development, validation, and manufacturing support for solid dosage products. Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Technical Services to drive product readiness from development through transfer.

The role emphasizes DOE design, data analysis, and comprehensive documentation in a fast-paced pharmaceutical setting, with strong communication and problem-solving required.