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Formulation Development - Research Scientist
3-6 years
₹ 3.5 - 6.93L/yr (AmbitionBox estimate)
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Formulation Development - Research Scientist
Apotex Research
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Job Description
The Scientist-Formulation Development is responsible for developing solid oral dosage forms for assigned projects or product categories by leading development activities to support the company product pipeline.
- This role will develop experimental approaches and will be responsible for analyzing scientific results from experiments. Generating accurate, reliable data by following established procedures and practices to support product development.
- This position requires effective problem solving and resolution in designated day-to-day operations This role requires to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex product development issues. The role will ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Apotex policies and Quality Systems, and all applicable regulatory agencies.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for development and design of formulations for products selected for development.
- Conducts relevant patent searches on formulations. Reviews scientific literature and makes recommendations for formulation development strategies.
- Attends appropriate trainings, seminars and presentations to maintain expertise in formulations and related areas.
- Communicates with buyers and / or peers to ensure that APIs, excipients, tooling etc. are available for the project in required quantities, as and when needed.
- Liaises with the plant operation supervisors and scheduler to ensure that experimental trials / registration batches are planned and executed in a timely manner.
- Liaises with the documentation groups to ensure that early development trial documents, process evaluation and process optimization documents that are required for execution are made available as and when required.
- Coordinates with lab for sample requirement and provides timelines for testing of those samples.
- Reviews and evaluates data (e.g. dissolution, assay, content uniformity) on trials, and makes recommendations for bio/stability study batches, and communicates these recommendations with management / peers to get necessary clearance to proceed further.
- Liaises with the documentation groups to ensure that all master manufacturing and packaging documentation, batch documentation, and other related documents required through the duration of the project are made available as and when required.
- Applies Quality-by-design (QbD) principles to product development and tests the ruggedness of the formula by conducting suitable trials to study the impact of variations in the excipients within SUPAC guidelines / variations in manufacturing process parameters in order to recommend control strategy for CMAs and CPPs.
- Liaises with the documentation group to ensure that all scale up master manufacturing and packaging documentation and other related documents required for submission to regulatory agencies are made available as and when required.
- Works with Scientist to prepare Pharmaceutical Development Reports and other documents required for regulatory submissions and technology transfer.
- Responsible for responding to deficiency queries from regulatory agencies in timely manner.
- Possesses a detailed understanding of the theoretical principles for major manufacturing and a working knowledge of the equipment used in the manufacturing processes and ensures successful execution of experimental trials / registration batches on floor.
- Responsible for investigating issues with formulations & processes. Uses advanced techniques to identify root cause of issues and plan a course of action for further investigation and corrective action as required.
- Provides scientific and technical expertise and performs consultations on issues regarding formulation to other members of Formulation Development department and other departments within the company.
- Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes.
- Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
- Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
- Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
- All other relevant duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Education
- Master s degree or Ph.D. in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or related science.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent working and theoretical knowledge of different pharmaceutical solid oral dosage forms such as immediate release dosage forms, controlled release dosage forms, delayed release dosage forms; detailed understanding of the theoretical principles for major manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Excellent knowledge of excipient properties and their use in formulation development.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
- Excellent organization and report writing skills.
- Experience using computers, preferable in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Well-developed interpersonal and team skills.
- Ability to work independently and make responsible and accountable decisions.
- Knowledge of GMP, GLP, GDP, Safety, FDA and TPD guidelines.
- Multi-tasking and project management skills.
- Experience
- 3-6 years of working experience in a pharmaceutical development environment with related experience in formulation development (Regulated Market) of solid oral dosage forms, scale up and/or technology transfer.
At Apotex, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.
Apotex offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.
Apotex offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.
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