Remote Formulation Scientist - Drug Delivery & Innovation

Placements24

Bloemfontein

Hybrid

ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility
Competitive salary
Professional growth opportunities
Access to virtual collaboration tools

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an innovative Formulation Scientist to lead the development of novel pharmaceutical dosage forms from a home office, supporting operations in Welkom. You will design, develop, and optimize drug delivery systems to enhance efficacy, stability and patient adherence, collaborating with a cross-functional team and using advanced formulation technologies.

The role involves translating scientific discoveries into viable pharmaceutical products, with remote work flexibility across

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
  • Deep understanding of drug delivery systems, pharmacokinetics, and physical pharmacy principles.
  • Experience with formulation technologies and analytical techniques (dissolution testing, particle size analysis).

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute experiments for development of dosage forms (oral solids, liquids, semi-solids).
  • Investigate and select excipients and materials for formulation development.
  • Conduct stability studies and pre-formulation assessments.
  • Develop and validate analytical methods for characterizing formulated products.
  • Collaborate with regulatory affairs and manufacturing for technology transfer and commercialization.

Skills

Formulation development
Drug delivery systems
Analytical method development
Stability testing
Pharmacokinetics

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related

Tools

Dissolution testing
Particle size analysis

Job description

Placements24 seeks an innovative Formulation Scientist to lead the development of novel pharmaceutical dosage forms from a home office, supporting operations in Welkom. You will design, develop, and optimize drug delivery systems to enhance efficacy, stability and patient adherence, collaborating with a cross-functional team and using advanced formulation technologies.

The role involves translating scientific discoveries into viable pharmaceutical products, with remote work flexibility across

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