Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Lab facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in East London seeks an innovative Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to join our R&D team. You will design and develop stable, patient-friendly dosage forms—from tablets to injectables—and advance drug candidates from early development to commercialization.

The role requires a Ph.D. or Master’s in Pharmaceutics or Pharmaceutical Sciences and at least 5 years’ experience in formulation development, with expertise in drug delivery, PK/biopharmaceutics, analytical methods, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Proven expertise in dosage form development and manufacturing techniques.
• Strong understanding of drug delivery systems, pharmacokinetics, and biopharmaceutics.
• Proficiency in analytical techniques relevant to formulation characterization.
• Excellent problem-solving and teamwork in a research environment in East London.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop pharmaceutical dosage forms (tablets, capsules, injectables, topical).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies: solubility, stability, compatibility.
• Optimize formulations for delivery, bioavailability, and patient compliance.
• Characterize drug substances and excipients.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for formulation testing.
• Prepare technical reports and regulatory documentation; present findings.

Skills

Formulation development

Analytical methods

Drug delivery

Pharmacokinetics

Biopharmaceutics

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D./MSc in Pharmaceutics or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to join their dynamic research and development team in East London . This role is pivotal in designing and developing stable, effective, and patient-friendly drug formulations. You will leverage your expertise in pharmaceutics to create dosage forms ranging from oral solids to injectables, ensuring optimal drug delivery and bioavailability. Working in a well-equipped laboratory, you will collaborate with chemists, analysts, and project managers to advance drug candidates from early development through to commercialization, contributing significantly to the company's pipeline and patient well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop various pharmaceutical dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables, topical).


• Conduct pre-formulation studies, including solubility, stability, and compatibility assessments.


• Optimize formulations for improved drug delivery, bioavailability, and patient compliance.


• Perform characterization of drug substances and excipients.


• Develop and validate analytical methods for formulation testing.


• Prepare technical reports, documentation for regulatory submissions, and present findings.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.


• Proven expertise in various dosage form development and manufacturing techniques.


• Strong understanding of drug delivery systems, pharmacokinetics, and biopharmaceutics.


• Proficiency in analytical techniques relevant to formulation characterization.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-based research environment in East London .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive bonus structure.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.


• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.


• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and a supportive work culture.