Formulation Scientist - Pharmaceuticals

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Formulation Scientist to join its R&D team. You will design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical dosage forms, improving bioavailability and patient compliance through hands-on lab work.

You will collaborate with analytical chemists, process engineers, and regulatory affairs specialists to advance products from concept to early clinical trials. The role emphasizes data analysis, method development, and rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Proven expertise in dosage form development (solid, liquids, semi-solids, injectables).
• Experience with formulation characterization techniques and analytical method development.
• Strong understanding of GMP principles and regulatory requirements for drug product development.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and scientific curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel drug formulations for various routes of administration.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies to characterize drug substances and excipients.
• Prepare and evaluate prototype formulations, including stability testing.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for formulation characterization.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges and propose scientific solutions.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for regulatory filings.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in pharmaceutical formulation.

Skills

Formulation Development

Analytical Method Development

GMP Compliance

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Formulation Scientist to join their Research and Development team in Stellenbosch . You will be instrumental in the design, development, and optimization of innovative pharmaceutical dosage forms, focusing on improving drug delivery, bioavailability, and patient compliance. This role involves hands-on laboratory work, data analysis, and contributing to the full lifecycle of product development from concept to clinical trials. You will collaborate closely with analytical chemists, process engineers, and regulatory affairs specialists to bring new and improved pharmaceutical products to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel drug formulations for various routes of administration (e.g., oral, injectable, topical).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies to characterize drug substances and excipients.
• Prepare and evaluate prototype formulations, including stability testing and performance assessments.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for formulation characterization and quality control.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges and propose scientifically sound solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, development summaries, and documentation for regulatory filings.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and scientific advancements in pharmaceutical formulation.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Proven expertise in various dosage form development (e.g., solid dosage, liquids, semi-solids, injectables).
• Experience with formulation characterization techniques and analytical method development.
• Strong understanding of GMP principles and regulatory requirements for drug product development.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and scientific curiosity.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Access to advanced formulation laboratory equipment and resources.
• A stimulating and collaborative research environment.