Formulation Scientist - Pharmaceutical Development

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Formulation Scientist to join its remote-first Pharmaceutical Development team. You will design, develop, and optimize novel drug formulations across oral, injectable, and topical dosage forms while collaborating with project teams and external partners.

Remote work emphasizes strong communication, analytical methods development, and keeping abreast of advancements in formulation science to drive the development pipeline from a virtual environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development with a strong understanding of various dosage forms.
• Expertise in pre-formulation, formulation design, and process development.
• Proficiency with laboratory techniques and analytical instrumentation for formulation characterization.
• Experience in preparing documentation for regulatory filings is a plus.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative drug formulations for oral, injectable, and topical dosage forms.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, including solubility, stability, and compatibility assessments.
• Optimize formulations for desired pharmacokinetic profiles, manufacturability, and patient compliance.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for characterization and quality control of formulations.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, development summaries, and regulatory submission documents.
• Stay current with advancements in formulation science, drug delivery technologies, and relevant scientific literature.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Pharmaceutics/Chemistry

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Laboratory techniques

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly motivated and innovative Formulation Scientist to join their remote-first Pharmaceutical Development team. This role will focus on the design, development, and optimization of novel drug formulations for various dosage forms. You will leverage your deep understanding of pharmaceutical sciences to create stable, effective, and patient-friendly drug products. Working remotely, you will collaborate closely with project teams, external partners, and analytical development specialists to translate early-stage drug candidates into viable pharmaceutical formulations, contributing to the development pipeline from a virtual environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative drug formulations for oral, injectable, and topical dosage forms.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, including solubility, stability, and compatibility assessments.
• Optimize formulations for desired pharmacokinetic profiles, manufacturability, and patient compliance.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for characterization and quality control of formulations.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, development summaries, and regulatory submission documents.
• Stay current with advancements in formulation science, drug delivery technologies, and relevant scientific literature.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, with a strong understanding of various dosage forms.
• Expertise in pre-formulation, formulation design, and process development.
• Proficiency with laboratory techniques and analytical instrumentation for formulation characterization.
• Experience in preparing documentation for regulatory filings is a plus.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Support for professional development, including online courses and virtual conferences.
• A flexible and supportive remote work environment focused on innovation and collaboration.