Formulation Scientist - Pharmaceutical Development

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Education support

Cutting-edge equipment

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, South Africa, seeks a Formulation Scientist to design and optimize dosage forms for new and existing products. You will collaborate with pre-formulation, analytical development and manufacturing teams to deliver stable medicines and successful scale-up.

The role requires at least a Master's or Ph.D. in a related field and a minimum of four years' hands-on experience in formulation development, with strong documentation and regulatory submission skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in pharmaceutical sciences or related field.
• At least 4 years in formulation development.
• Experience with dosage forms and manufacturing processes.
• Strong documentation for regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel pharmaceutical formulations (tablets, capsules, injectables, topical).
• Perform pre-formulation studies and API characterization.
• Optimize formulation parameters for release, bioavailability and stability.
• Scale up from lab to pilot and commercial manufacturing.
• Collaborate with analytical teams to develop and validate methods.

Skills

Formulation development

Documentation skills

Regulatory submissions

Drug delivery principles

Education

Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for an innovative Formulation Scientist to join their Pharmaceutical Development department based in Richards Bay. This role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing dosage forms for new and existing pharmaceutical products. You will work closely with pre-formulation, analytical development, and manufacturing teams to bring effective and stable drug products to market. This is an exciting chance to contribute to the creation of life-saving medications, working with advanced technologies and a team committed to scientific excellence and patient well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel pharmaceutical formulations (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables, topical preparations).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, including API characterization, solubility, and stability assessments.
• Optimize formulation parameters to achieve desired drug release profiles, bioavailability, and stability.
• Perform scale-up studies from laboratory to pilot plant and commercial manufacturing.
• Collaborate with analytical teams to develop and validate methods for characterizing formulations.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Proficiency in various dosage form technologies and associated manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of physical chemistry, materials science, and drug delivery principles.
• Excellent documentation skills and experience with report writing for regulatory submissions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses based on performance.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Support for continuing education and participation in scientific conferences.
• Access to cutting-edge formulation technologies and equipment in Richards Bay.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work culture dedicated to innovation in medicine.