Formulation Manager, Dermatology OTC Products based at Ahmedabad

Job Location

Products in Derma OTC range :

About the Role:

To lead the Development of Dermatological OTC products across the US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, CIS, and Rest of World markets. This role encompasses end-to-end ownership of formulation activities, including both new product development and enhancements to existing products.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong track record in delivering robust, stable, and cost-effective formulations that align with defined target product profiles, timelines, and budgets. Additionally, the position requires a proven ability to drive innovation in formulation approaches, contribute to intellectual property generation, and ensure seamless technology transfer from development to commercial manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development

• Lead end-to-end formulation development for derma OTC products, from concept creation to commercial scale-up, developing robust formulations that meet target product profiles, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing constraints.
• Design and execute stability studies to ensure product efficacy throughout shelf life while optimizing existing formulations to improve efficacy, stability, sensory attributes, and cost-effectiveness.
• Partner with packaging development to ensure compatibility between formulations and packaging components, evaluating and selecting appropriate packaging materials that consider product stability, usability, and regulatory compliance.
• Benchmark our existing formulations against successful reference products in international markets, ensuring our developments align with global quality standards while maintaining our competitive edge.

Technical Leadership

• Provide scientific expertise on dermatological active ingredients, excipients, and delivery systems, while applying innovative approaches to solve complex formulation challenges.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and scientific advances in topical/dermatological OTC products, serving as a technical resource for cross-functional teams on formulation matters.

Project Management

• Manage multiple development projects concurrently, prioritizing resources effectively while creating and adhering to project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development process, documenting and communicating development progress, challenges, and solutions to stakeholders.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor formulation executives while fostering a collaborative environment that promotes innovation, continuous improvement, and capability building within the formulation team.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality, and Management Team to ensure seamless product development and commercialization.

Manufacturing Support

• Lead technology transfer of new formulations to manufacturing sites and support scale-up activities and process development for commercial manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to formulation aspects and develop and maintain standard operating procedures for formulation processes.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with 10 years of handson experience in formulation development of topical/dermatological products.
• Proven expertise in developing OTC products in alignment with regulatory standards, with a strong track record of taking formulations from concept to successful commercial scale-up for the US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, CIS markets

Technical Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of dermatological product formulations such as creams, lotions, gels, and ointments, with a strong understanding of excipient functionality, stability, and compatibility.
• Familiarity with OTC monographs and regulatory requirements for dermatological products, along with experience using formulation design software and statistical design of experiments (DoE).

Leadership & Strategic Skills

• Proven project management abilities with experience handling multiple projects simultaneously, along with strong verbal and written communication across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and scientific curiosity, complemented by team leadership experience, including coaching and mentoring capabilities.

If you are Interested and have relevant experience, please Send Updated Resume at the earliest. Will call you for detail discussion, if your Profile has required experience.

Regards,

Gulshan Syed /Pooja Raval - Sr. Consultant / Team Leader

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Will call you for detail discussion, if your Profile is relevant.