Formulation Scientist - Pharmaceutical Development

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 860,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

State-of-the-art labs

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks an innovative Formulation Scientist to join its pharmaceutical development team. You will design and optimize formulations across dosage forms, scale-up processes, and support technology transfer to manufacturing, contributing to pipeline advancement.

Ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field, with at least 4 years in formulation development, strong knowledge of physical chemistry, and hands-on lab proficiency.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related.
• Minimum 4 years in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Hands-on experience with multiple dosage forms.
• Strong understanding of physical chemistry and drug delivery.
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment used in formulation development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust pharmaceutical formulations for various dosage forms (tablets, capsules, injectables).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies and characterize APIs and excipients.
• Optimize formulations for release profiles, stability, and bioavailability.
• Oversee pilot-scale batches and support technology transfer to production sites.
• Perform stability studies per ICH guidelines and analyze results.
• Collaborate with analytical, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to ensure successful development and registration.

Skills

Formulation development

Pilot-scale development

Tech transfer

ICH guidelines

Lab collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Formulation Scientist to join their cutting-edge pharmaceutical development team in Bloemfontein . This role is central to designing and developing novel drug delivery systems and optimizing existing formulations to enhance efficacy, safety, and patient compliance. You will work from concept to formulation development, scale-up, and technology transfer, playing a key part in bringing new therapeutic agents to market. This is an exciting opportunity for a scientist with a passion for pharmaceutical sciences to contribute significantly to the company's pipeline and innovation in a supportive and research-oriented setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust pharmaceutical formulations for various dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, including characterization of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients.
• Optimize formulations for desired release profiles, stability, and bioavailability.
• Oversee pilot-scale manufacturing batches and support technology transfer to commercial manufacturing sites.
• Perform stability studies according to ICH guidelines and analyze results.
• Collaborate with analytical, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to ensure successful product development and registration.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development .
• Hands-on experience with various dosage forms and formulation technologies.
• Strong understanding of physical chemistry, materials science, and drug delivery principles.
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment for formulation development and characterization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Access to state-of-the- art laboratories and advanced formulation technologies.