Formulation Scientist - Nutraceuticals and Probiotics

Specialist Formulation Development- Nutraceutical/Probiotics

Company Description

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries. 

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable.  Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Job Description

Job Description: Formulation Scientist – Nutraceutical/Probiotics

Position: Formulation Scientist – Nutraceutical/Probiotics
Department: Formulation Scientist – Nutraceutical/Probiotics R&D
Location: Hyderabad
Reports To: Lead – R&D Formulation and Development

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Formulation Scientist to lead end-to-end development of multivitamin, mineral, and herbal tablet/capsule products alongside probiotic finished formulation development scientist. The role spans pre-formulation, formulation design, process development, stability, scale-up, and technology transfer for commercial manufacturing. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in nutraceutical dosage form development with a solid foundation in probiotic stabilization and delivery systems.

Key Responsibilities

A) Multivitamin, Mineral & Herbal – Oral solid dosage form.

1. Pre‑formulation & Design of Experiments
   • Conduct actives characterization (particle size, hygroscopicity, polymorphs), excipient compatibility, and risk assessment (CQA/CPP).
2. Formulation Development
   • Develop robust formulations for uncoated/film-coated/chewable/effervescent tablets and HPMC/gelatin capsules, including banded/hard capsule fill.
   • Address challenges such as high-dose actives, compressibility, segregation, flow, and sticking/picking, along with taste-masking, disintegration/dissolution targeting, and bioavailability enhancement For herbal extracts, manage standardization (marker compounds), variability, and hygroscopicity.
3. Process Development & Scale‑Up
   • Select and optimize unit operations: dry/wet granulation, roller compaction, blending, compression, capsule filling, coating.
   • Develop MFRs/BMRs, scale-up protocols, and conduct process validation; lead technology transfer to pilot and commercial sites.
4. Analytical, Quality & Stability
   • Define in‑process controls and finished product specs: assay, content uniformity, dissolution/disintegration, friability, hardness, moisture (LOD).
   • Plan and execute stability studies (accelerated/long-term) as per ICH guidelines; ensure label claim retention for vitamins/minerals/herbals over shelf life.
5. Regulatory & Claims
   • Ensure compliance with FSSAI and relevant global nutraceutical regulations (e.g., US FDA dietary supplements, EFSA).
   • Support label claim substantiation, clean‑label/allergen‑free, sugar‑free/vegan/gelatin‑free requirements, and Country‑of‑Sale regulatory needs.

B) Probiotics – Formulation & Stabilization

1. Strain Selection & Characterization
   • Collaborate on strain selection and functional characterization (CFU viability, survivability through GI, adhesion, antimicrobial activity).
   • Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)/bioinformatic interpretation where relevant; translate into formulation and process needs.
2. Stabilization & Compatibility
   • Apply stabilization technologies: lyophilization, microencapsulation, spray drying; manage moisture control, oxygen sensitivity, and temperature excursions.
   • Conduct excipient compatibility studies to maintain CFU counts and strain integrity throughout processing and shelf life.
3. Dosage Form Development
   • Develop probiotics for tablets (incl. chewable/effervescent), capsules, sachets (including MDS), and liquids (where feasible) with appropriate protective systems and packaging (desiccants, blistering).
4. Scale‑Up, Stability & Compliance
   • Lead lab-to-plant scale-up, BMR drafting, and tech transfer for probiotic SKUs.
   • Execute probiotic stability programs (real-time/accelerated) focused on CFU retention to end-of-shelf life; ensure compliance with FSSAI/US FDA/EFSA expectations and microbiological quality standards.

Documentation & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Maintain comprehensive development reports, MFRs/BMRs, protocols, SOPs, risk assessments, and regulatory technical dossiers.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, QC, QA, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Medical/Marketing for on-time, compliant launches.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: M.Pharm / M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences.
• Experience: 5–10+ years hands-on in nutraceutical tablets/capsules (vitamins/minerals/herbals) and probiotic formulation/stabilization.
• Proven track record developing tablets, capsules, sachets, and transferring products to commercial manufacturing.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong command of tablet & capsule unit operations, pre-formulation, and scale-up.
• Expertise in excipient selection, flow/compressibility optimization, and problem-solving (weight variation, hardness, sticking, capping).
• Understanding of stability science, packaging interactions (moisture/oxygen control), and shelf-life modeling.
• Cross-functional collaboration, project management, vendor/OEM coordination, and excellent documentation & scientific communication.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in nutraceuticals/dietary supplements/functional foods.
• Familiarity with prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics, and microbiome science.
• Hands-on with fluid bed processors, coater systems, lyophilizers, roller compactors, high-shear granulators.
• Knowledge of global regulatory frameworks for nutraceuticals and probiotics.

Additional Information

About the Department

Integrated Product Development Organisation                                         

We integrate our deep science capabilities and cutting-edge technology to develop innovative, accessible and affordable therapies for patients worldwide. We are a science-driven, innovation-focused pharmaceutical company committed to accelerating access to healthcare solutions to patients around the world. We have End to end capabilities in API, Formulations, Clinical, Intellectual Property and Regulatory Affairs. We are serving 55+ markets including USA, Canada, Europe, China, LATAM, ASEAN and all Emerging Markets with innovative and generic products ranging from Active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), Oral formulations, Parenteral (Injectables, Opthalmics) & Other dosages
Our product development efforts drive a portfolio of more than 1,000 products Enabled by our robust R&D team consisting of more 200 scientists and functional experts and more than 150 doctorates, we have filed 1,071 patents and also published over 1,000 papers for peer review over the years.

Benefits Offered
At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.
The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture
Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.
For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/