Senior Formulation Scientist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health Insurance

Remote work stipend

Home office stipend

Professional development

PTO

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Formulation Scientist to join its advanced R&D division, driving design, development and optimization of novel drug delivery systems for a diverse portfolio. The role is remote-first with occasional travel to client sites or conferences, enabling leadership from a distributed team.

You will lead experimental design, optimize stability and bioavailability, and collaborate with analytical development, process engineering, and regulatory teams to push projects from

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on pharmaceutical formulation development experience.
• Expertise in drug delivery technologies and dosage forms.
• Strong lab skills and knowledge of pre-formulation and stability testing.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental plans for the development of new pharmaceutical formulations (e.g., oral, injectable, topical).
• Optimize formulations for improved stability, bioavailability, and manufacturability.
• Characterize drug substances and excipients, and evaluate their compatibility.
• Utilize various laboratory techniques and equipment for formulation development and analysis.
• Collaborate with analytical development, process engineering, and regulatory affairs teams.
• Troubleshoot formulation issues and propose viable solutions.

Skills

Remote work autonomy

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD or MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Senior Formulation Scientist to join their advanced research and development division, working remotely with occasional travel needs. This key position will focus on the design, development, and optimization of novel drug delivery systems and formulations for a diverse portfolio of pharmaceutical products. You will leverage your deep scientific expertise to solve complex formulation challenges, driving projects from early-stage research through to preclinical development. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary scientist to lead groundbreaking work in pharmaceutical formulation, contributing significantly to patient treatment outcomes from a remote-first operational model, rather than from a physical office in Soweto .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental plans for the development of new pharmaceutical formulations (e.g., oral, injectable, topical).


• Optimize formulations for improved stability, bioavailability, and manufacturability.


• Characterize drug substances and excipients, and evaluate their compatibility.


• Utilize various laboratory techniques and equipment for formulation development and analysis.


• Collaborate with analytical development, process engineering, and regulatory affairs teams.


• Troubleshoot formulation issues and propose viable solutions.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.


• Expertise in various drug delivery technologies and dosage forms.


• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and analytical methods relevant to formulation science.


• Strong understanding of pre-formulation, solubility enhancement, and stability testing.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-driven bonuses.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous paid time off and flexible remote working arrangements.


• Stipend for home office setup and ongoing professional development.


• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge pharmaceutical innovations.