Pharmaceutical Product Development Scientist

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Pharmaceutical Product Development Scientist for a fully remote role within South Africa. You will contribute to the product development lifecycle from conceptualization through documentation for regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities include formulation and process development, lab experiments, scale-up, and collaboration with R&D, QA, and Regulatory Affairs. A Bachelor's or Master's in a related field and 2–4 years' experience are required; strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in pharmaceutical product development or related role.
• Experience with formulation development for solid oral dosage forms preferred.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques for characterization and stability testing.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop new pharmaceutical products focusing on formulation and process development.
• Perform lab experiments to support formulation, stability testing, and characterization.
• Scale-up lab processes to pilot and commercial scales.
• Prepare and review development documents including batch records and validation protocols.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, Regulatory Affairs.
• Stay current with literature and industry trends in pharmaceutical development.
• Support regulatory submission dossiers.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during product development.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks and records accurately.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a progressive pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative healthcare solutions, is looking for a talented and motivated Pharmaceutical Product Development Scientist. This role is offered as a remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise to our product development lifecycle from anywhere within South Africa. You will be involved in various stages of product development, from conceptualization and formulation to the preparation of documentation for regulatory submissions. This is an excellent opportunity for a scientist passionate about drug development to work in a flexible, remote setting and make a tangible contribution to bringing new medicines to market. Your role will be crucial in translating scientific discoveries into viable pharmaceutical products.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of new pharmaceutical products, focusing on formulation and process development.
• Conduct laboratory experiments to support product formulation, stability testing, and characterization.
• Assist in the scale-up of laboratory processes to pilot and commercial scales.
• Prepare and review technical documents, including batch records, development reports, and validation protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Stay current with scientific literature, industry trends, and new technologies in pharmaceutical development.
• Support the preparation of regulatory submission dossiers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues encountered during product development.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks and records.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in pharmaceutical product development or a related role.
• Experience with formulation development, particularly for solid oral dosage forms, is desirable.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques used in pharmaceutical characterization and stability testing.
• Understanding of GMP principles and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis and report writing.
• A proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn and contribute.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement planning.
• This is a fully remote position, providing excellent work-life balance and flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning are provided.
• You will join an innovative team and contribute to the development of essential pharmaceutical products from your remote location near East London.