Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work arrangement

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to join its R&D team in Benoni. This role covers the development of new dosage forms and drug delivery systems, translating discoveries into tangible products and ensuring quality, stability and bioavailability.

You will lead pre-formulation work, scale-up processes, validate analytical methods, and collaborate across regulatory, analytical development and manufacturing to drive projects from concept to market.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of pharmaceutical formulation development experience.
• Familiar with drug delivery systems, dosage forms, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent scientific writing, presentation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize drug formulations and dosage forms (tablets, capsules, injectables, topical).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies to characterize drug substances and excipients.
• Perform stability studies per ICH guidelines and determine shelf-life and storage conditions.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for quality attributes of drug products.
• Collaborate with analytical development, manufacturing and regulatory teams throughout product development.
• Investigate and resolve formulation-related issues during development and manufacturing.

Education

PhD or MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Pharmaceutics/Chemistry

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to join their research and development team in Benoni . This role is central to the development of new drug delivery systems and dosage forms, translating scientific discoveries into tangible pharmaceutical products. You will be involved in all stages of formulation development, from pre-formulation studies to process scale-up, ensuring drug product quality, stability, and bioavailability. This hybrid position allows for hands-on laboratory work and collaborative remote sessions. You will contribute significantly to the company's pipeline, working with a dedicated R&D group focused on creating next-generation medicines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize novel drug formulations and dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables, topical).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies to characterize drug substances and excipients.
• Perform stability studies according to ICH guidelines and analyze results to determine shelf-life and storage conditions.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for assessing drug product quality attributes.
• Collaborate with analytical development, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Investigate and resolve formulation-related issues encountered during development and manufacturing.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Strong knowledge of various drug delivery systems, dosage forms, and manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience with formulation development techniques and analytical characterization methods.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (ICH, FDA, SAHPRA) for drug product development.
• Excellent scientific writing, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and research-based incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Access to advanced laboratory facilities and continuous learning opportunities.