Senior Pharmaceutical Development Scientist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and retirement benefits

Professional growth and conference机会

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Pharmaceutical Development Scientist in Sandton for a hybrid role spanning early research to commercialization. You will apply pharmaceutics, solid-state chemistry, and formulation science to design and optimize drug delivery systems, contributing to cutting-edge projects and a robust product pipeline.

The role requires a PhD or MSc in a related field with 5+ years of formulation experience, strong analytical skills, and capability to transfer processes to scale-up.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Strong knowledge of drug delivery systems, excipients, and formulation principles.
• Proficiency with analytical techniques used in pharmaceutical characterization (HPLC, DSC, XRD).
• Experience with technology transfer and scale-up activities.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize stable pharmaceutical formulations for various dosage forms.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies including solubility and stability assessments.
• Characterize drug substances and excipients using analytical techniques.
• Scale-up laboratory formulations to pilot and commercial manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with analytical, manufacturing, and regulatory teams throughout development.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges and provide scientific expertise across the lifecycle.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Formulation science

Analytical thinking

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Master's in related field

Tools

HPLC

DSC

XRD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly motivated Senior Pharmaceutical Development Scientist to join their innovative team in Sandton . This hybrid role is central to the formulation development of new pharmaceutical products, from early-stage research through to commercialization. You will leverage your expertise in pharmaceutics, solid-state chemistry, and formulation science to design and optimize drug delivery systems. This position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects and contribute significantly to the pipeline of future medicines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize stable and effective pharmaceutical formulations for various dosage forms.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, including solubility, stability, and compatibility assessments.
• Perform characterization of drug substances and excipients using analytical techniques.
• Scale-up laboratory formulations to pilot and commercial manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with analytical, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to ensure successful product development.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges and provide scientific expertise throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Strong knowledge of drug delivery systems, excipients, and formulation principles.
• Proficiency with analytical techniques used in pharmaceutical characterization (e.g., HPLC, DSC, XRD).
• Experience with technology transfer and scale-up activities.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills for effective collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for bonuses.
• Hybrid work model balancing lab work with remote responsibilities.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and conference attendance.
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation and patient well-being.