Senior Pharmaceutical Analytical Development Scientist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Analytical Development Scientist to contribute to innovative R&D efforts in Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA. The role focuses on developing and validating analytical methods for drug substances and products, supporting formulation development, stability studies, and regulatory submissions.

This hybrid position allows strategic planning and data analysis from a remote location, while requiring on-site presence for laboratory work and critical project

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize analytical methods (e.g., HPLC, UPLC, GC, KF, dissolution) for drug substances and drug products.
• Validate analytical methods according to ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Perform analytical testing to support formulation development, process optimization, and stability studies.
• Characterize drug substances and drug products using a range of analytical techniques.
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation, ensuring reliable and accurate results.
• Prepare validation protocols, reports, and method

Job description

Our client, a leading biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a dedicated Senior Pharmaceutical Analytical Development Scientist to contribute to their innovative research and development efforts in Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA. This role focuses on the development, validation, and implementation of robust analytical methods for the characterization of drug substances and drug products. You will play a key part in supporting formulation development, stability studies, and regulatory submissions. This hybrid position allows for strategic planning and data analysis from a remote location, while requiring on-site presence for laboratory work and critical project meetings. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of various analytical techniques, a commitment to scientific rigor, and excellent problem-solving abilities. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including formulation scientists, process engineers, and quality control, to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality analytical data supporting product development and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize analytical methods (e.g., HPLC, UPLC, GC, KF, dissolution) for drug substances and drug products.
• Validate analytical methods according to ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Perform analytical testing to support formulation development, process optimization, and stability studies.
• Characterize drug substances and drug products using a range of analytical techniques.
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation, ensuring reliable and accurate results.
• Prepare validation protocols, reports, and method