Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Diverse drug delivery projects

Supportive environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to join our product development team. You will design and develop dosage forms from tablets to sterile injectables and optimize formulations to improve efficacy and patient compliance.

The role requires a Master’s or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and 3–5 years of hands-on formulation development experience, with strong collaboration across disciplines to advance drug delivery technologies in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
• 3-5 years hands-on formulation development experience.
• Experience with multiple dosage forms and stability testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and characterize tablet, capsule, cream, and sterile injectable forms.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies on drug substances and excipients.
• Perform stability studies and analyze results for shelf-life.
• Operate and maintain formulation lab equipment.
• Collaborate with analytical development and manufacturing for tech transfer.
• Prepare formulation development reports and assist regulatory filings.

Skills

Formulation development

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master’s/PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Analytical methods

Stability testing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to join their innovative product development team in Vereeniging. This role is central to designing and developing novel drug delivery systems and optimizing existing formulations to enhance therapeutic efficacy and patient compliance. You will work with a range of dosage forms, from oral solids to injectables. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical technologies in Gauteng, working in a collaborative environment that values scientific exploration and product innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and characterize various pharmaceutical dosage forms, including tablets, capsules, creams, and sterile injectables.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies to understand the physicochemical properties of drug substances and excipients.
• Perform stability studies and analyze results to ensure product shelf-life and quality.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment used for formulation development and characterization.
• Collaborate with analytical development and manufacturing teams to ensure successful technology transfer.
• Prepare comprehensive formulation development reports and contribute to regulatory filings.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Proven expertise in various dosage form design and development techniques.
• Familiarity with analytical methods used for characterization and stability testing.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical excipients and their impact on drug delivery.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team in Vereeniging.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional development in formulation science.
• Exposure to a wide range of drug delivery technologies and innovative projects.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment fostering scientific curiosity.
• Contribute directly to the development of new and improved medicines.