Remote Senior Pharmaceutical Research Scientist

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work setup support

Flexible hours

Professional development

Competitive salary

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Research Scientist to join a remote, South Africa-based team. The role focuses on advancing drug discovery and formulation development from a home office, leveraging world-class collaboration and rigorous scientific standards.

You will lead independent research projects, design complex experiments, mentor junior researchers, and contribute to publications and regulatory documents, while coordinating with cross-functional teams across medicinal

Qualifications

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or a related life science field.
• 5–7+ years post-doctoral research experience in the pharmaceutical industry with strong publications.
• Proven drug discovery and development expertise in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects remotely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced laboratory research to identify and validate new drug targets.
• Design and execute complex experiments, including synthesis and in vitro/in vivo testing.
• Analyze and interpret data, presenting findings to cross-functional teams.
• Develop and optimize innovative drug formulation strategies for novel compounds.
• Collaborate with chemists, biologists, pharmacologists and clinical teams remotely.
• Prepare scientific publications, patent applications, and regulatory documents.

Skills

Independent work

Drug discovery

Analytical techniques

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related

Tools

LIMS

Statistical software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Research Scientist to join a remote, South Africa-based team. The role focuses on advancing drug discovery and formulation development from a home office, leveraging world-class collaboration and rigorous scientific standards.

You will lead independent research projects, design complex experiments, mentor junior researchers, and contribute to publications and regulatory documents, while coordinating with cross-functional teams across medicinal