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Lead Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to join their prestigious research and development team. This role is instrumental in the design, development, and optimization of innovative drug delivery systems and pharmaceutical formulations. You will lead a team of scientists, guiding them through the entire formulation development process, from pre-clinical stages to clinical trials and manufacturing scale-up. Key responsibilities include conceptualizing novel formulations, selecting appropriate excipients, and characterizing the physical and chemical properties of drug substances and formulations. You will conduct experiments to assess drug stability, dissolution profiles, and bioavailability, ensuring that formulations meet stringent regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA). Expertise in various dosage forms, including solid oral dosage forms, injectables, and topical preparations, is essential. Experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, DSC, TGA, and XRPD is required for characterization and quality control. You will also be involved in troubleshooting formulation-related issues encountered during development and manufacturing. This leadership position requires strong project management skills, the ability to mentor junior scientists, and excellent communication and collaboration capabilities with cross-functional teams including R&D, analytical development, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs. You will play a key role in scientific strategy development and in the preparation of regulatory submission documents. We are looking for a dedicated, results-oriented individual with a passion for pharmaceutical science and a proven track record of successfully bringing new drug products to market. A Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related discipline, along with a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role, is required.
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Lead Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist
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Our client, a cutting-edge pharmaceutical research and development firm, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist to spearhead innovative drug delivery projects. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere while collaborating with a world-class team. You will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of formulation development, from pre-clinical to late-stage clinical trials, ensuring the efficacy, stability, and manufacturability of novel pharmaceutical products. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of various dosage forms and advanced drug delivery technologies.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop stable, efficacious, and patient-friendly pharmaceutical formulations for diverse dosage forms (e.g., oral solids, injectables, topical).
- Conduct comprehensive pre-formulation studies, including API characterization and excipient compatibility testing.
- Oversee the execution of formulation development experiments and interpret results to guide product design.
- Develop and validate analytical methods for assessing drug product quality attributes such as dissolution, assay, and purity.
- Plan and manage formulation development activities for regulatory submissions (IND, NDA).
- Troubleshoot formulation-related issues encountered during development and manufacturing scale-up.
- Evaluate and implement new drug delivery technologies and formulation techniques.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of formulation scientists.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including analytical development, process chemistry, regulatory affairs, and clinical operations.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and relevant regulatory guidelines.
- Author and review technical reports, development protocols, and regulatory submission documents.
- This is a remote position, supporting key development initiatives for our research hubs and contributing to advancements in pharmaceutical science relevant to operations impacting **Nakuru, Nakuru, KE** .
- Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
- Extensive knowledge of drug delivery systems, excipients, and dosage form design.
- Proficiency in analytical techniques relevant to pharmaceutical product characterization.
- Experience in leading formulation development projects and guiding scientific teams.
- Strong understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements for drug product development.
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, fast-paced environment.
- Proven track record of successful formulation development and regulatory submissions.
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