Innovative Drug Formulation Scientist - R&D

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Conference attendance

Lab facilities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist in Rustenburg to lead development of innovative drug formulations for various dosage forms within a well-equipped R&D department.

The role requires advanced degrees and 4+ years of formulation development experience, with strong knowledge of GMP and analytical methods like dissolution testing. You will collaborate across teams to deliver stable, effective medicines.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
• ≥4 years in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Experience with dosage form development techniques and equipment.
• Familiarity with GMP and regulatory requirements for drug product development and registration.
• Experience with dissolution testing and particle size analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical formulations (tablets, capsules, injectables, topical).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies including API characterization and excipient compatibility.
• Perform stability studies per ICH guidelines.
• Collaborate with analytical development to establish testing methods.

Skills

Formulation development

Regulatory understanding

Analytical testing

Education

Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC

Dissolution tester

Granulation equipment

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist in Rustenburg to lead development of innovative drug formulations for various dosage forms within a well-equipped R&D department.

The role requires advanced degrees and 4+ years of formulation development experience, with strong knowledge of GMP and analytical methods like dissolution testing. You will collaborate across teams to deliver stable, effective medicines.