Senior Formulation Scientist – Pharmaceuticals (R&D)

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 680,000 - 920,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Pension contributions

Conference opportunities

State-of-the-art laboratories

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Formulation Scientist to join its Research & Development team in Klerksdorp. The role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing pharmaceutical dosage forms to ensure stability, bioavailability, and manufacturability.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Pharmaceutics or related field, with 4+ years in formulation development and experience with scale-up and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Strong knowledge of dosage forms and drug delivery technologies.
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment used in formulation development and characterization.
• Experience with scale-up and technology transfer processes.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a scientific approach to development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel pharmaceutical formulations (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables, topical preparations).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, including solubility, stability, and compatibility testing of APIs.
• Optimize formulations for PK profiles, stability, and manufacturability.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for characterizing formulated products.
• Scale-up formulations from lab to pilot and commercial manufacturing scales.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory affairs teams during development.

Skills

Pharmaceutical formulation development

Dosage forms knowledge

Laboratory equipment proficiency

Scale-up & tech transfer

Problem solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutics / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Chemical Engineering

Job description

Our client is looking for an innovative and experienced Formulation Scientist to join their dedicated Research & Development department in Klerksdorp . This role is central to the design, development, and optimization of new pharmaceutical dosage forms, ensuring product stability, bioavailability, and manufacturability. You will leverage your expertise in pharmaceutical sciences to create robust formulations for both generic and innovative medicines. The ideal candidate possesses a strong theoretical and practical understanding of drug delivery systems and formulation development, contributing to the company's commitment to delivering high-quality, effective pharmaceutical products.

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative and experienced Formulation Scientist to join their dedicated Research & Development department in Klerksdorp . This role is central to the design, development, and optimization of new pharmaceutical dosage forms, ensuring product stability, bioavailability, and manufacturability. You will leverage your expertise in pharmaceutical sciences to create robust formulations for both generic and innovative medicines. The ideal candidate possesses a strong theoretical and practical understanding of drug delivery systems and formulation development, contributing to the company's commitment to delivering high-quality, effective pharmaceutical products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel pharmaceutical formulations (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables, topical preparations).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, including solubility, stability, and compatibility testing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Optimize formulations for desired pharmacokinetic profiles, stability, and manufacturability.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for characterizing formulated products.
• Scale-up formulations from laboratory bench to pilot and commercial manufacturing scales.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory affairs teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands‑on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development .
• Strong knowledge of various dosage forms and drug delivery technologies.
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment used in formulation development and characterization.
• Experience with scale-up and technology transfer processes.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and a scientific approach to development in Klerksdorp .

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with performance‑based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous pension fund contributions.
• Opportunities for scientific advancement and attendance at industry conferences.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art formulation development laboratories.

Our client is seeking a dedicated and innovative Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to join their research and development team in Klerksdorp . This role focuses on the design, development, and optimization of novel drug delivery systems and pharmaceutical dosage forms. You will be responsible for translating scientific discoveries into viable, patient‑friendly formulations that meet stringent quality and regulatory standards. This is an exceptional opportunity for a scientist with expertise in pharmaceutics to contribute to the development of next‑generation therapies in a dynamic and collaborative R&D setting.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and innovative Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to join their research and development team in Klerksdorp . This role focuses on the design, development, and optimization of novel drug delivery systems and pharmaceutical dosage forms. You will be responsible for translating scientific discoveries into viable, patient‑friendly formulations that meet stringent quality and regulatory standards. This is an exceptional opportunity for a scientist with expertise in pharmaceutics to contribute to the development of next‑generation therapies in a dynamic and collaborative R&D setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative oral, injectable, or topical drug formulations based on pre‑formulation data and API characteristics.
• Conduct pre‑formulation studies to characterize drug substances and excipients, determining compatibility and stability.
• Optimize formulation parameters to achieve desired drug release profiles, bioavailability, and stability.
• Prepare and execute experimental plans for formulation development, stability testing, and scale‑up studies.
• Utilize various laboratory equipment for formulation preparation and characterization (e.g., mixers, granulators, tablet presses, dissolution apparatus).
• Document all experimental procedures, results, and conclusions in detailed laboratory notebooks and technical reports.
• Collaborate with analytical development, process development, and regulatory affairs teams to ensure successful product development and registration.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience