Senior Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist — R&D Leader

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to join its R&D team in Paarl. You will design, develop, and optimize dosage forms, transforming APIs into viable medicines with a focus on stability and bioavailability.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and at least 4 years of hands-on formulation experience, using GMP-compliant methods in a collaborative environment dedicated to impactful drug development.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
• 4+ years hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Strong knowledge of drug delivery systems and dosage form design.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct pre-formulation studies to characterize APIs and excipients.
• Develop formulations (tablets, capsules, injectables, topical) for various therapies.
• Perform stability testing and optimize formulations to meet specs and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate excipients and processes for drug product development.
• Document procedures and results for regulatory submissions and internal reviews.

Skills

Formulation development

Drug delivery

Analytical techniques

GMP knowledge

Regulatory guidelines

Education

Master's/PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to join its R&D team in Paarl. You will design, develop, and optimize dosage forms, transforming APIs into viable medicines with a focus on stability and bioavailability.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and at least 4 years of hands-on formulation experience, using GMP-compliant methods in a collaborative environment dedicated to impactful drug development.