Senior Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist: Solid Dosage

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybride; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 400 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

retirement contributions

Performance bonuses

Training and conferences

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to join its advanced drug development team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will design, develop, and optimize novel dosage forms and delivery systems, translating early-stage candidates into viable products.

The role requires 5–7 years in solid dosage formulation development, proficiency in GMP, and strong analytical skills. Collaboration with internal/external teams and regulatory submissions are key aspects of the

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics or related field.
• 5–7 years hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• In-depth knowledge of drug delivery, excipients, and solid dosage forms.
• Proficiency with GMP and regulatory requirements for drug development.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop innovative oral solid dosage forms (tablets, capsules) and other dosage forms.
• Select and characterize excipients to achieve product performance and stability.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies to assess drug substance properties.
• Optimize formulation processes (granulation, blending, compression, coating).
• Develop and validate analytical methods for materials and finished products.
• Collaborate with API development, analytical development, and CMC teams.
• Prepare technical reports, CMC documentation, and regulatory submissions.
• Stay updated on GMP guidelines and new formulation technologies.

Connaissances

Formulation development

Excipient science

Solid dosage forms

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Formation

Ph.D. or MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Pharmaceutics/related field

Outils

HPLC

Dissolution testing

Particle size analysis

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to join its advanced drug development team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will design, develop, and optimize novel dosage forms and delivery systems, translating early-stage candidates into viable products.

The role requires 5–7 years in solid dosage formulation development, proficiency in GMP, and strong analytical skills. Collaboration with internal/external teams and regulatory submissions are key aspects of the