Principal Formulation Scientist - Drug Delivery & Scale-Up

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom, South Africa, is seeking a Principal Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to drive the development of innovative drug delivery systems and novel formulations. You will lead formulation projects, applying advanced pharmaceutics knowledge to deliver stable, effective dosage forms within a dynamic R&D setting.

This senior role requires deep expertise in pharmaceutics, materials science, and regulatory considerations for drug product development, with the ability to guide

Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation development of new drug products, including solid, liquid, and semi-solid dosage forms.
• Design and execute pre-formulation studies, including physicochemical characterization of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Develop and optimize formulations for various routes of administration (oral, parenteral, topical).
• Conduct solubility enhancement, stability, and compatibility studies.
• Oversee the scale-up and technology

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom, South Africa, is seeking a Principal Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to drive the development of innovative drug delivery systems and novel formulations. You will lead formulation projects, applying advanced pharmaceutics knowledge to deliver stable, effective dosage forms within a dynamic R&D setting.

This senior role requires deep expertise in pharmaceutics, materials science, and regulatory considerations for drug product development, with the ability to guide