Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; In loco; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

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Health insurance

PTO

Training programs

Equipment access

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist in Mossel Bay to design, develop, and optimize drug delivery systems, translating preclinical findings into stable, patient-friendly products in a state-of-the-art lab.

The role requires 5+ years in formulation development and advanced degrees in pharmaceutics or related fields. You will collaborate with analytical development, process chemistry, and manufacturing to enable scale-up and regulatory readiness.

Competenze

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Proficiency in various dosage form technologies and drug delivery systems.
• Experience with pre-formulation studies, excipient selection, and compatibility testing.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques used for drug product characterization and stability testing.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent scientific documentation skills.

Mansioni

• Design and develop various pharmaceutical dosage forms (e.g., oral solids, liquids, injectables) for new drug candidates.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies to understand drug substance properties and their impact on formulation.
• Optimize formulations to achieve desired pharmacokinetic profiles, stability, and manufacturability.
• Perform characterization studies on formulated products, including dissolution testing, particle size analysis, and stability assessments.
• Collaborate with analytical development, process chemistry, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful scale-up and technology transfer.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation for formulation development, including reports, protocols, and regulatory submission sections.

Conoscenze

Formulation development

Analytical characterization

Scientific documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Pharmaceutics MSc/PhD

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a renowned pharmaceutical company located in Mossel Bay , is seeking a talented Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to join their Product Development team. This role is integral to the design, development, and optimization of innovative drug delivery systems and dosage forms. You will apply your expertise in pharmaceutics to translate preclinical findings into stable, effective, and patient-friendly pharmaceutical products. Working in a state-of-the-art laboratory, you will contribute to the pipeline of novel therapeutics, ensuring our client remains at the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop various pharmaceutical dosage forms (e.g., oral solids, liquids, injectables) for new drug candidates.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies to understand drug substance properties and their impact on formulation.
• Optimize formulations to achieve desired pharmacokinetic profiles, stability, and manufacturability.
• Perform characterization studies on formulated products, including dissolution testing, particle size analysis, and stability assessments.
• Collaborate with analytical development, process chemistry, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful scale-up and technology transfer.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation for formulation development, including reports, protocols, and regulatory submission sections.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Proficiency in various dosage form technologies and drug delivery systems.
• Experience with pre-formulation studies , excipient selection, and compatibility testing.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques used for drug product characterization and stability testing.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent scientific documentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Support for professional growth through training programs and industry conferences.
• Access to advanced formulation development equipment and a collaborative research environment.