Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly competent and experienced
Senior Formulation & Development (F&D) Chemist
with extensive hands-on exposure in the development of solid oral dosage forms
, specifically tablets and pellets
. The candidate must possess in-depth knowledge of formulation strategies, process optimization, and regulatory documentation, with a strong command over the preparation of Product Development Reports (PDRs)
in line with global regulatory expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
Formulation Development (Tablets & Pellets Focus):
- Develop robust and scalable formulations for
immediate-release (IR), modified-release (MR), and delayed-release (DR) tablets
as well as multi-particulate pellet formulations (coated or uncoated)
. - Conduct
pre-formulation studies
, API characterization, excipient screening, and compatibility studies. - Design and execute
lab-scale, exhibit, and validation batches
of tablets and pellets using QbD principles. - Optimize critical formulation and process parameters for
wet granulation, dry granulation, direct compression
, extrusion spheronization, layering, and pellet coating
processes. - Conduct process optimization and scale-up in coordination with manufacturing or pilot plant teams.
PDR Preparation & Documentation:
- Independently
prepare comprehensive and compliant Product Development Reports (PDRs)
, including: - Justification for formulation approach and component selection
- Process design, optimization, and scalability strategy
- Risk assessment (FMEA) and control strategy
- Compatibility, stability, and in-process data interpretation
- Troubleshooting and change justifications (if applicable)
- Prepare supporting documentation such as
MFR, FPSs.
- Ensure all documentation complies with
ICH, USFDA, EU, and other applicable regulatory
guidelines.
Regulatory & Quality Compliance:
- Ensure all development and documentation activities are conducted in accordance with
cGMP
, GLP
, and global regulatory expectations
. - Collaborate with QA and Regulatory Affairs during internal and external audits, as well as during regulatory filings.
- Contribute to dossier preparation by providing required CMC data and responding to technical queries.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with Analytical R&D, Packaging, QA, Regulatory, and Manufacturing departments to ensure project alignment and successful execution.
- Support technology transfer to commercial production teams with detailed technical input and documentation.
Team Leadership & Mentoring:
- Guide junior scientists and trainees in conducting formulation trials, data analysis, and documentation practices.
- Train team members on best practices for tablets and pellets formulation and PDR preparation.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Education:
M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics) or B.Pharm -
Experience:
5 8 years in pharmaceutical F&D, with specific hands-on experience in tablets and pellets formulation
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Must-Have Skills:
- Deep understanding of
granulation techniques
, compression, coating, and pelletization processes - Strong expertise in
scientific writing and PDR preparation
- Experience in formulation development for
regulated markets (e.g. EU, ROW, Russia, Chille and other regulated Market)
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Preferred:
Exposure to QbD
and regulatory filing