Remote Senior Formulation Scientist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-friendly

Home office allowance

Professional development

Exposure to diverse projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Senior Formulation Scientist to drive development of novel drug delivery systems. You will lead formulation strategy, design, and optimization for new products, translating early research into viable dosage forms.

This role requires deep expertise in pre-formulation, development, and scale-up, with collaboration across time zones to support Port Elizabeth R&D initiatives. The position emphasizes remote work, extensive experimentation, and collaboration with R&D,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Expertise in dosage forms (tablets, capsules, sterile injectables, transdermal patches).
• Strong knowledge of materials science, polymer chemistry, and drug delivery principles.
• Experience with formulation development software and analytical techniques (HPLC, DSC, TGA).
• Excellent remote work communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development of new pharmaceutical products across multiple dosage forms.
• Design and execute pre-formulation, stability, and compatibility studies.
• Develop scalable, robust formulation processes for commercial manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges and ensure product quality.
• Prepare development reports, tech transfer documents, and regulatory submission data.
• Stay updated on drug delivery technologies and trends.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Project management

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related

Tools

HPLC

DSC

TGA

Formulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Remote Senior Formulation Scientist to drive the development of novel drug delivery systems. Working entirely remotely, you will lead formulation strategy, design, and optimization for new pharmaceutical products, translating early-stage research into viable dosage forms. This role requires deep expertise in pre-formulation, formulation development, and scale-up, with a strong understanding of how to overcome complex formulation challenges. You will collaborate closely with R&D, analytical, and manufacturing teams across different time zones to bring cutting-edge therapies to patients, supporting our operations based in Port Elizabeth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation development of new pharmaceutical products, including oral solid dosage forms, injectables, or topical applications.
• Design and execute experimental studies for pre-formulation, stability, and compatibility of drug candidates.
• Develop and optimize robust formulation processes that are scalable for commercial manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges and implement effective solutions to ensure product quality and performance.
• Prepare comprehensive formulation development reports, technical transfer documents, and regulatory submission data.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and trends in drug delivery and formulation science.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Proven expertise in various dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules, sterile injectables, transdermal patches).
• Strong knowledge of materials science, polymer chemistry, and drug delivery principles.
• Experience with formulation development software and analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, DSC, TGA).
• Excellent remote work communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package tailored for remote employees.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from anywhere.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of innovative pharmaceutical projects.
• Opportunity to shape the future of drug delivery from the comfort of your home office, supporting our Port Elizabeth R&D initiatives.