Formulation Scientist

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• M. Pharm Pharmaceutics with 10 - 13 years or Ph.D. 5-8 years experience
• Oral & parenteral delivery systems, Nanoparticulate delivery systems, Lipid based delivery systems, mAB and biologics delivery systems.
• Advanced material science understanding.
• Hands on experience in physiochemical characterization, solid state characterization, polymorph screening and salt screening techniques.
• Completely conversant with hands on experience in using and interpreting data from techniques like like DSC, PXRD, TGA, DVS, Hot Stage Microscopy, FTIR, NMR, HPLC, LCMS etc.
• Good knowledge on Industrial crystallization procedures and drug substance manufacturing process

Job Description

• Plan and execute solid state screening, polymorph screening, salt screening, pre-formulation studies independently with minimal supervision
• Hands on experience in using and interpreting data from techniques like DSC, PXRD, TGA, DVS, Hot Stage Microscopy, FTIR, NMR, HPLC, LCMS etc
• Development and manufacturing different types of enabling and novel formulations for improving the bio-pharmaceutical properties and bioavailability of New Chemical Entities ( NCEs) like lipid based delivery systems, nano-particulate systems , biodegradable polymeric systems etc.
• Physiochemical characterization of NCE’s that governs developability of them further to clinic( Ex.Beyong rule of 5 molecules, BCS Class II/III/IV molecules etc.)
• Contribute scientifically on overall pharmaceutical development processes during NCE development.
• Prepare protocols, guidelines, SOPs for lab equipment/instruments and processes.
• Understanding of systems and process pertaining to safety, health and environment.

Competencies

• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good team player