Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist

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

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist in George, Western Cape, to drive pre-formulation and formulation development within the R&D division. You will design studies, develop scalable formulations, and conduct stability assessments to advance product pipelines.

The role requires hands-on laboratory experience, strong scientific background, and collaboration with cross-functional teams including regulatory affairs to support regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• Design and conduct pre-formulation studies to characterize drug substances and excipients.
• Develop robust formulations for dosage forms and scale-up activities.
• Execute formulation development studies including screening and optimization.
• Use analytical methods to characterize properties of formulations.
• Perform stability studies per ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with analytical development, process chemistry, and regulatory affairs.

Responsibilities

• Design pre-formulation studies for drug substances and excipients.
• Develop and optimize robust formulations for tablets, capsules, injectables, and topicals.
• Run formulation development studies including screening and scale-up.
• Apply analytical techniques to assess physical and chemical properties.
• Carry out stability testing per ICH guidelines for regulatory readiness.
• Prepare technical reports and study protocols for regulatory submissions.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Formulation science

Analytical techniques

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and innovative pharmaceutical company, is actively seeking a skilled Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to join their Research and Development division in George, Western Cape . This role is crucial for the development of novel drug delivery systems and the optimization of existing pharmaceutical formulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong scientific background, hands‑on laboratory experience, and a passion for drug development. You will be responsible for designing, executing, and analyzing pre‑formulation and formulation studies to support product development pipelines. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's pipeline and contribute to advancements in patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct pre‑formulation studies to characterize drug substances and excipients.
• Develop robust and scalable pharmaceutical formulations for various dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables, topical).
• Execute formulation development studies, including screening, optimization, and scale‑up activities.
• Utilize various analytical techniques to characterize formulations and assess their physical and chemical properties.
• Perform stability studies on drug products according to ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including analytical development, process chemistry, and regulatory affairs.
• Prepare technical reports, study protocols, and relevant documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Stay abreast of the latest scientific literature, industry trends, and technological advancements in pharmaceutical formulation.
• Troubleshoot formulation‑related issues and propose scientifically sound solutions.
• Assist in the technology