Senior Formulation Scientist — R&D Innovation & Scale-Up

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Formulations Scientist for our client in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on designing and optimizing novel drug delivery systems, with responsibility for solid dosage forms and parenteral products at a leading R&D site.

The candidate will lead formulation development projects, collaborate across cross-functional teams, and mentor junior scientists in a state-of-the-art lab. On-site position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Strong knowledge of solid dosage forms and parenteral products.
• Proficiency with analytical techniques for drug product characterization and stability.
• Experience with GMP manufacturing principles and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to design, execute and interpret complex studies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop pharmaceutical formulations (oral solids, injectables, topicals) for small molecules and biologics.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies and characterize APIs and excipients.
• Evaluate stability, solubility enhancement, and bioavailability strategies.
• Develop manufacturing processes including granulation, blending, compression, coating and sterile filling.
• Perform analytical characterization using HPLC, dissolution, DSC, TGA and related methods.
• Prepare reports, batch records and regulatory submission documents (IND, NDA).
• Collaborate with analytical development, manufacturing and regulatory affairs; mentor junior staff.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Formulations Scientist for our client in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on designing and optimizing novel drug delivery systems, with responsibility for solid dosage forms and parenteral products at a leading R&D site.

The candidate will lead formulation development projects, collaborate across cross-functional teams, and mentor junior scientists in a state-of-the-art lab. On-site position with competitive compensation and benefits.