Senior Research Scientist - Injectable Formulations Development

Senior Research Scientist

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Lead formulation development of complex injectable products, including liposomes, microspheres, nanoparticles, emulsions, suspensions, non-aqueous systems, and lyophilized injectables. Responsibilities include conceptualization, proof-of-concept development, prototype formulation, stability studies, and technology transfer.
• Exposure to or experience in nasal and ophthalmic formulations is desirable.
• Hands-on experience with formulation and processing equipment such as homogenizers, microfluidizers, and lyophilizers.
• Support scale-up activities from laboratory to pilot and commercial manufacturing scales for injectable products.
• Actively participate in troubleshooting, risk assessment, and development of mitigation strategies for complex formulation challenges.
• Design and execute pre-formulation and formulation studies, including process development and optimization using Design of Experiments (DoE) principles.
• Apply Quality by Design (QbD) principles for systematic product and process development.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, materials, and equipment to enhance organizational capabilities.
• Conduct in-depth literature reviews to stay updated on formulation trends, emerging technologies, and competitor products.

Qualification - M.Pharma/Ph. D

Years of experience - 5+ years

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

     

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

        

LOCATION:

India > Mumbai : Mumbai Development Center - EPD

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

     

     

     

Experience Level

Senior Level