Lead Formulation Scientist

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical Insurance

Retirement Savings

Advanced facilities access

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Formulation Scientist in Sandton to head a team developing and optimizing innovative product formulations for diverse lines. You will oversee projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring quality and efficacy while guiding scientists and technicians in a fast-paced environment.

The role demands a PhD or MSc in a related field, 7+ years in formulation development with 2+ years in leadership, and strong expertise in formulation techniques, characterization

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in formulation development, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven expertise in various formulation techniques and characterization methods.
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycle, scale-up principles, and GMP requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of new product formulations, ensuring desired performance characteristics.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate formulation stability, efficacy, and safety.
• Oversee the scale-up of formulation processes from laboratory to pilot and commercial production.
• Mentor and guide junior formulation scientists and technicians, fostering scientific rigor and innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, quality assurance, and marketing.
• Stay current with industry trends, new technologies, and regulatory requirements in formulation science.

Skills

Formulation techniques

Characterization methods

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

PhD or MSc in related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a dynamic Lead Formulation Scientist to drive innovation in their product development department in Sandton . This leadership role focuses on the design, development, and optimization of novel formulations for our client's diverse product lines. You will lead a team of scientists and technicians, oversee formulation projects from concept to commercialization, and ensure the highest standards of quality and efficacy. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced formulation scientist to make a significant impact and lead cutting-edge research in a market-leading company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of new product formulations, ensuring desired performance characteristics.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate formulation stability, efficacy, and safety.
• Oversee the scale-up of formulation processes from laboratory to pilot and commercial production.
• Mentor and guide junior formulation scientists and technicians, fostering scientific rigor and innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, quality assurance, and marketing.
• Stay current with industry trends, new technologies, and regulatory requirements in formulation science.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in formulation development, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven expertise in various formulation techniques and characterization methods.
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycle, scale-up principles, and GMP requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-driven bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects in a renowned company.
• Access to advanced formulation technology and research facilities.