Remote Senior Formulation Scientist: Drug Delivery Leader

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Home office setup allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Formulation Scientist to join a remote-first R&D team focused on innovative drug delivery. You will lead development of diverse dosage forms and guide projects from concept to regulatory-ready data.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences with 7+ years in formulation development, and excels in experimental design, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing various dosage forms, with a strong emphasis on advanced drug delivery systems.
• Proficiency with stability testing programs and interpretation of stability data.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA) for drug product development.
• Excellent scientific judgment, problem-solving, and ability to think critically.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of various pharmaceutical dosage forms (e.g., oral solids, injectables, topical formulations).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies to characterize drug substances and excipients.
• Develop and execute experimental plans for formulation screening, stability studies, and process development.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques to characterize formulations and assess drug product performance.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges and implement innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners; author and review technical reports and regulatory submission documents.

Skills

Project leadership

Analytical judgment

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Pharmaceutics / Chemical Engineering

Tools

DSC

TGA

XRPD

SEM

Particle size analysis

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Formulation Scientist to join a remote-first R&D team focused on innovative drug delivery. You will lead development of diverse dosage forms and guide projects from concept to regulatory-ready data.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences with 7+ years in formulation development, and excels in experimental design, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a remote setting.