Senior Solid Dosage Formulation Scientist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking an innovative Formulation Scientist to lead the development of solid dosage forms, including tablets and capsules, from pre-formulation through clinical trial material manufacturing. You will apply knowledge of drug delivery technologies and materials science to create stable, high-quality products.

This role involves designing novel formulations, performing pre-formulation studies, using wet granulation, direct compression, and coating techniques, and

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in formulation development of solid dosage forms.
• Proficiency in drug product development, including understanding of API-physical properties, excipient compatibility, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with formulation characterization techniques and relevant analytical instrumentation.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for drug product development and submission in pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel formulations for oral solid dosage forms, considering bioavailability, stability, and manufacturability.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies to characterize active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients.
• Utilize various manufacturing technologies (e.g., wet granulation, dry granulation, direct compression, coating) to produce and optimize dosage forms.
• Plan and execute formulation development experiments, analyze data, and prepare comprehensive development reports.
• Collaborate with analytical development, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Oral solid dosage

Formulation development

Analytical techniques

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC

UV-Vis

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking an innovative Formulation Scientist to lead the development of solid dosage forms, including tablets and capsules, from pre-formulation through clinical trial material manufacturing. You will apply knowledge of drug delivery technologies and materials science to create stable, high-quality products.

This role involves designing novel formulations, performing pre-formulation studies, using wet granulation, direct compression, and coating techniques, and