Senior Pharmaceutical Scientist - Formulation Development

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Scientist specializing in Formulation Development. The role focuses on design, development, and optimization of innovative drug formulations in a state-of-the-art lab.

The successful candidate will lead projects from pre-formulation through dosage form characterization and stability testing, mentor junior scientists, and collaborate with analytical, pre-clinical, and clinical teams to advance new medicines

Qualifications

• Senior Pharmaceutical Scientist with specialization in Formulation Development.
• Strong scientific foundation in pharmaceutics.
• Mentor junior scientists and drive scientific innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from pre-formulation studies through dosage form characterization and stability testing.
• Collaborate with analytical, pre-clinical, and clinical teams.
• Mentor junior scientists and drive scientific innovation within the Klerksdorp region.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in pharmaceutical research and development, is looking for an accomplished Senior Pharmaceutical Scientist specializing in Formulation Development. This critical role, based in Klerksdorp, North West , will focus on the design, development, and optimization of innovative drug formulations. The scientist will lead projects from pre-formulation studies through to dosage form characterization and stability testing. This is a prime opportunity to contribute to the advancement of novel therapeutics and work within a state-of-the-art laboratory environment. The position demands a strong scientific foundation in pharmaceutics, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for bringing new medicines to patients. Collaboration with analytical, pre-clinical, and clinical teams will be essential. We seek an individual who can mentor junior scientists and drive scientific innovation within the Klerksdorp, North West region. The company is committed to scientific excellence and provides ample resources for professional growth and development in the pharmaceutical sciences.