Senior Executive, R&D- Formulation & Development

5 - 8 years

7 - 10 Lacs

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Job Description

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:

  • 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

  • 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)

  • Preferred:

    Exposure to

    QbD

    and

    regulatory filing

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