Senior Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist
Core
Design, develop, and optimize novel drug formulations to enhance therapeutic efficacy and patient compliance.
Role type
Senior Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist
Builds
Novel drug formulations for clinical trial materials and commercial manufacturing
Domain
Pharmaceutical R&D / Solid oral dosage forms
Required skills
Pre-formulation studies, excipient selection, solid-state characterization, dissolution testing, analytical method development, GMP compliance, experimental design, regulatory filing preparation
Preferred skills
Solid oral dosage form expertise, Pietermaritzburg location experience or willingness to relocate
Technologies
DSC, TGA, XRPD, wet chemistry
Responsibilities
Lead formulation development from pre-formulation to process optimization; Design and execute experiments for solubility, stability, and compatibility; Develop and characterize tablets, capsules, and advanced delivery systems; Perform hands-on laboratory work including wet chemistry and solid-state characterization; Develop and validate analytical methods; Troubleshoot formulation issues during development and scale-up; Prepare technical summaries and regulatory filing sections
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
