Remote Lead Pharmaceutical Scientist – Drug Development Leader

Placements24

George

Hybrid

ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary package
Health insurance
Vacation leave
Retirement plan
Professional development
Remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Pharmaceutical Scientist to spearhead innovative projects within their remote R&D division. This role targets visionary leadership to drive scientific excellence from conception to potential market application, shaping the future of the pharmaceutical pipeline and guiding teams across discovery, formulation, and analysis.

The successful candidate will manage remote teams, design strategic plans, oversee experiments, and prepare regulatory documentation, reports,

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
  • 10+ years in pharmaceutical R&D with leadership experience.
  • Expertise in drug discovery, formulation development, and analytical techniques.
  • Proven remote-team leadership and project management.
  • Knowledge of regulatory affairs and quality control.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage scientific research teams focused on drug development and formulation.
  • Develop and implement strategic research plans aligned with company objectives.
  • Oversee experimental design, execution, and data interpretation.
  • Foster a culture of rigor, innovation, and collaboration in remote group.
  • Prepare technical reports, patent applications, and regulatory documentation.
  • Present findings to senior management and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership
Remote team leadership
Project management
Regulatory affairs
Quality control
Scientific communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences/related

Tools

Analytical techniques
Formulation development tools
Analytical instruments

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Pharmaceutical Scientist to spearhead innovative projects within their remote R&D division. This role targets visionary leadership to drive scientific excellence from conception to potential market application, shaping the future of the pharmaceutical pipeline and guiding teams across discovery, formulation, and analysis.

The successful candidate will manage remote teams, design strategic plans, oversee experiments, and prepare regulatory documentation, reports,

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