Formulation Scientist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary & benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Modern lab in Richards Bay

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Formulation Scientist to lead the development of innovative pharmaceutical dosage forms at a modern Richards Bay facility. You will design, develop, and optimize formulations, perform pre-formulation studies, and supervise scale-up for commercial production within a collaborative team focused on patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Pharmaceutics (or related field) with 5+ years in formulation development, including solid dosage forms, and

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Proven expertise in dosage form development, including solid dosage forms.
• Knowledge of excipient selection and physicochemical characterization techniques.
• Familiarity with GMP manufacturing principles and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel oral solid dosage forms (tablets, capsules) and other relevant dosage forms.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies to characterize drug substances and excipients.
• Optimize formulation parameters for release, stability, and bioavailability.
• Oversee pilot-scale manufacturing and technology transfer to production.

Skills

Formulation development

Solid dosage forms

Pre-formulation studies

GMP knowledge

Regulatory submission

Education

Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutics/related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and technically skilled Formulation Scientist to drive the development of innovative pharmaceutical dosage forms in Richards Bay. This role is critical in translating drug candidates into safe, effective, and stable medicinal products. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing formulations, conducting pre-formulation studies, and overseeing the scale-up process. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge pharmaceutical development within a state-of-the-art facility, working in a collaborative team environment dedicated to improving patient outcomes through advanced pharmaceutical technologies in Richards Bay.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel oral solid dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules) and other relevant dosage forms.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies to characterize drug substances and excipients.
• Optimize formulation parameters to achieve desired drug release profiles, stability, and bioavailability.
• Oversee pilot-scale manufacturing and technology transfer to commercial production.
• Prepare formulation development reports and regulatory submission documentation.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Proven expertise in various dosage form development, including solid dosage forms.
• Knowledge of excipient selection, drug-excipient compatibility, and physicochemical characterization techniques.
• Familiarity with GMP manufacturing principles and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and skill development.
• Exposure to diverse drug development projects.
• Work in a modern, well-equipped laboratory in Richards Bay.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on scientific excellence.