R&D Formulation Scientist — Innovative Drug Delivery (Hybrid)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Continued learning & professional grow

Hybrid work environment

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape seeks a Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to join its R&D team on a hybrid basis. You will design, develop, and optimize novel dosage forms, scale processes from bench to pilot plant, and collaborate with analytical and regulatory groups to ensure robust products.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in formulation development, with Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field, strong experimental design and problem-solving skills, and a track record

Qualifikationen

• Master's or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in pharmaceutical formulation development in an R&D setting.
• Strong knowledge of dosage forms, drug delivery systems, and excipient functionalities.
• Experience with formulation equipment and analytical instruments for product characterization.
• Familiarity with ICH guidelines and GMP principles.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop innovative pharmaceutical formulations for various dosage forms.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies including solubility and stability testing.
• Evaluate excipients and select based on requirements and delivery characteristics.
• Characterize formulated products using analytical techniques and equipment.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges to ensure performance and manufacturability.
• Scale-up processes from lab to pilot plant and manufacturing scales.
• Prepare technical documentation and validation reports.
• Collaborate with analytical, process development and regulatory teams.
• Stay updated on new technologies in formulation and drug delivery.
• Contribute to IP portfolio through invention disclosures and patents.

Kenntnisse

Experimental design

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Master's or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape seeks a Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to join its R&D team on a hybrid basis. You will design, develop, and optimize novel dosage forms, scale processes from bench to pilot plant, and collaborate with analytical and regulatory groups to ensure robust products.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in formulation development, with Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field, strong experimental design and problem-solving skills, and a track record