Formulation Scientist: Hybrid Role in Drug Development

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng seeks a Pharmaceutical Development Scientist to drive formulation development from early research to clinical material. You'll design experiments, analyze data, and contribute to drug development strategy in a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics or related field, with 3–5 years in formulation development and hands-on experience with solid oral dosage forms, HPLC, and GMP-compliant work.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development; solid oral dosage forms experience.
• Strong problem-solving and data-driven approach; GMP knowledge and regulatory understanding.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments for the formulation development of new drug products (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables).
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for preclinical and clinical trial materials.
• Characterize drug substances and excipients; assess compatibility.
• Perform stability studies and determine product shelf-life.
• Use analytical techniques (HPLC, dissolution) for product characterization.
• Prepare development reports and documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Analytical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs).
• Troubleshoot formulation and process-related challenges.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Formulation development

Analytical techniques

GMP knowledge

Data-driven mindset

Team collaboration

Scientific writing

Education

Master's/PhD in Pharmaceutics or related

Tools

HPLC

Dissolution testing

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng seeks a Pharmaceutical Development Scientist to drive formulation development from early research to clinical material. You'll design experiments, analyze data, and contribute to drug development strategy in a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics or related field, with 3–5 years in formulation development and hands-on experience with solid oral dosage forms, HPLC, and GMP-compliant work.