Senior Solid Dosage Formulation Scientist – Hybrid

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonus

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Modern laboratory facilities

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist (solid dosage) based in Vereeniging. The role focuses on designing robust oral solid dosage formulations, optimizing processes, and enabling technology transfer from development to manufacturing.

You will work closely with analytical development, regulatory affairs, and QA/QC teams to ensure product quality and efficacy. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 4–6 years hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, focusing on oral solids.
• Knowledge of excipients and API compatibility, regulatory guidelines (ICH).
• Experience with manufacturing unit operations and analytical characterization.
• Excellent problem-solving, data analysis, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop oral solid dosage formulations (tablets, capsules) for NCEs and generics.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies and optimize formulations and processes.
• Perform lab-scale experiments and support tech transfer to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with analytical development, QA/QC, regulatory affairs, and manufacturing.
• Prepare development reports and stay updated on literature and industry trends.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Analytical techniques

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist (solid dosage) based in Vereeniging. The role focuses on designing robust oral solid dosage formulations, optimizing processes, and enabling technology transfer from development to manufacturing.

You will work closely with analytical development, regulatory affairs, and QA/QC teams to ensure product quality and efficacy. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Ph.D.