Remote Lead Formulation Scientist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work opportunity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional growth and conferences

Retirement savings plan with company 2

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Formulation Scientist for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will lead development of advanced pharmaceutical dosage forms, from tablets to injectables, ensuring stability, bioavailability, and regulatory readiness.

Ideal candidate has 6+ years in formulation development, strong analytical skills (HPLC/GC/DSC/TGA), and a proven track record in remote project management within GMP/GLP frameworks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Experience with a variety of dosage forms (tablets, capsules, parenteral, topical).
• Strong understanding of physical pharmacy, materials science and drug delivery systems.
• Proficiency with analytical techniques for formulation characterization and stability testing.
• Experience with GMP and GLP.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects remotely.
• Familiarity with ICH, FDA and EMA regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development of new drug products (oral, injectables, topical).
• Design and conduct pre-formulation studies on APIs.
• Develop stable, scalable formulations meeting target product profiles.
• Perform API-excipient compatibility studies.
• Carry out in-vitro testing (dissolution, drug release, stability).
• Apply analyticalTechniques (HPLC, GC, DSC, TGA) for characterization.
• Prepare development reports and regulatory submission summaries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (analytical, process, regulatory).
• Mentor junior scientists and guide technical teams.

Skills

Formulation development

Independent remote work

Problem solving

Regulatory awareness

Excellent communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutics / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

DSC

TGA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Formulation Scientist for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will lead development of advanced pharmaceutical dosage forms, from tablets to injectables, ensuring stability, bioavailability, and regulatory readiness.

Ideal candidate has 6+ years in formulation development, strong analytical skills (HPLC/GC/DSC/TGA), and a proven track record in remote project management within GMP/GLP frameworks.