Hybrid Director of Formulation Development & Drug Delivery

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive health plan

Performance-based bonuses

Stock options

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Director of Pharmaceutical Formulation Development in Durban. The role leads a team of scientists, guiding pipeline projects from concept to clinical development, with a focus on novel drug delivery systems.

The position operates on a Hybrid model, balancing on-site strategic leadership with remote operational management, and requires a PhD and 12+ years in formulation development, including 5+ years in a leadership role.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
• 12+ years in pharmaceutical formulation development; 5+ years in leadership.
• Expertise in multiple dosage forms and drug delivery technologies.
• Strong understanding of regulatory guidelines, GMP, and QA in drug development.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development across dosage forms (oral solids, injectables, topicals).
• Oversee studies, stability testing, and analytical method development.
• Direct scale-up from laboratory to pilot and commercial manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and GMP standards.
• Mentor a team of scientists and collaborate with internal/external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Pharmaceutics / Chemistry

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Director of Pharmaceutical Formulation Development in Durban. The role leads a team of scientists, guiding pipeline projects from concept to clinical development, with a focus on novel drug delivery systems.

The position operates on a Hybrid model, balancing on-site strategic leadership with remote operational management, and requires a PhD and 12+ years in formulation development, including 5+ years in a leadership role.