Formulation Scientist: Drug Delivery Innovator

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 720.000 - 1.000.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

State-of-the-art facilities

Study leave

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Formulation Scientist in George, Western Cape, to design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical formulations. You will work on drug delivery systems, from concept to commercialization, within a collaborative R&D team.

A strong scientific background and meticulous experimental design are essential. The role involves stability studies, analytical characterization, and regulatory documentation, while adhering to GMP and regulatory standards.

Qualifikationen

• MSc or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Expertise in various dosage forms and drug delivery systems.
• Strong understanding of physical chemistry, material science, and pharmacokinetics.
• Proficiency in analytical methods relevant to formulation characterization.

Aufgaben

• Design and conduct pre-formulation studies to characterize drug substances and excipients.
• Develop and optimize novel pharmaceutical formulations (e.g., oral solids, injectables, topicals) for various therapeutic areas.
• Plan and execute stability studies to assess product shelf-life and performance.
• Utilize analytical techniques to characterize formulations and evaluate product quality.
• Prepare development reports, protocols, and regulatory submission documents.
• Troubleshoot formulation-related issues and propose viable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs.
• Stay abreast of literature and advancements in pharmaceutical formulation and drug delivery.
• Ensure activities comply with GMP and regulatory requirements.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Scientific writing

Ausbildung

MSc/PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Pharmaceutics/Chemistry or related

Tools

Particle size analysis

Dissolution testing

Rheology

Regulatory knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks a Formulation Scientist in George, Western Cape, to design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical formulations. You will work on drug delivery systems, from concept to commercialization, within a collaborative R&D team.

A strong scientific background and meticulous experimental design are essential. The role involves stability studies, analytical characterization, and regulatory documentation, while adhering to GMP and regulatory standards.