Senior Formulation Scientist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Access to cutting-edge equipment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, seeks a Senior Formulation Scientist to design, develop, and optimize drug formulations. Lead projects from concept to bench scale, aiming for stable and patient-friendly dosage forms.

The role emphasizes collaboration with analytical development, process engineering and regulatory teams, and staying at the forefront of pharmaceutical formulation technologies in a well-equipped lab in the North West province.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 6 years hands-on pharmaceutical formulation development experience.
• Expertise across dosage forms and drug delivery technologies.
• Proficient in formulation development techniques and characterization methods.
• Strong understanding of physicochemical principles in drug formulation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel pharmaceutical formulations for multiple dosage forms.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies (solubility, stability, compatibility).
• Optimize formulations to improve bioavailability, efficacy, and patient compliance.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for formulated products.
• Scale-up processes from lab to pilot plant with robustness and reproducibility.
• Collaborate with analytical development, process engineering and regulatory teams.
• Stay updated on new formulation technologies and advances.

Skills

Formulation development

Drug delivery concepts

Project management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

PhD or MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC/LC-MS

Analytical characterization tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Formulation Scientist to join their dynamic research and development department in Klerksdorp . This key position will involve the design, development, and optimization of innovative drug delivery systems and pharmaceutical formulations. You will lead projects from concept to bench scale, focusing on creating stable, effective, and patient-friendly dosage forms. This role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the advancement of novel therapeutics within a collaborative and well-equipped laboratory setting in the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel pharmaceutical formulations for various dosage forms (e.g., oral solids, injectables, topicals).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, including solubility, stability, and compatibility assessments.
• Optimize formulations to improve drug bioavailability, efficacy, and patient compliance.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for characterizing formulated products.
• Scale-up formulation processes from laboratory to pilot plant, ensuring robustness and reproducibility.
• Collaborate closely with analytical development, process engineering, and regulatory affairs teams.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and scientific advancements in pharmaceutical formulation.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 6 years of hands‑on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Expertise in various dosage forms and drug delivery technologies.
• Proficiency in formulation development techniques and characterization methods.
• Strong understanding of physicochemical principles relevant to drug formulation.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, project management skills, and a track record of successful product development.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and advanced laboratory equipment in Klerksdorp .
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth within the organization.