Job Description: Research Lead – R&D; Formulation Development (Pharma)

Job Title: Research Lead – R&D; Formulation Development

Location: Kalmeshwar, Maharashtra

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Experience: 2–5 Years

Education: M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics / Pharmaceutical Technology / Industrial Pharmacy)

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and optimize oral solid, liquid, semi-solid, or other dosage forms.
- Conduct pre-formulation studies and compatibility evaluations.
- Design and execute laboratory experiments for formulation development.
- Prepare prototype, pilot, exhibit, and validation batches.
- Perform process optimization and scale-up activities.
- Conduct stability studies and analyze stability data.
- Prepare development reports, batch records, product development reports (PDR), and regulatory documentation.
- Support technology transfer from R&D; to manufacturing.
- Coordinate with Analytical R&D;, Quality Assurance, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and Packaging teams.
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Job Description: Research Lead – R&D; Formulation Development (Pharma)

- Job Title: Research Lead – R&D; Formulation Development
- Location: Kalmeshwar, Maharashtra
- Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Experience: 2–5 Years
- Education: M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics / Pharmaceutical Technology / Industrial Pharmacy)

Job Summary

- We are seeking a motivated Research Lead – Formulation Development to support the development of pharmaceutical formulations from laboratory scale through technology transfer. The candidate will participate in formulation design, optimization, documentation, stability studies,



and cross-functional collaboration while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Typical responsibilities for professionals with 2–5 years of experience include formulation development, process optimization, documentation, and technology transfer activities. P PharmaGend+1

Key Responsibilities

- - Develop and optimize oral solid, liquid, semi-solid, or other dosage forms.
- Conduct pre-formulation studies and compatibility evaluations.
- Design and execute laboratory experiments for formulation development.
- Prepare prototype, pilot, exhibit, and validation batches.
- Perform process optimization and scale-up activities.
- Conduct stability studies and analyze stability data.
- Prepare development reports, batch records, product development reports (PDR), and regulatory documentation.
- Support technology transfer from R&D; to manufacturing.
- Coordinate with Analytical R&D;, Quality Assurance, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and Packaging teams.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, ICH guidelines, SOPs, and data integrity requirements.
- Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing issues using scientific approaches.

Required Qualifications

- - M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, Industrial Pharmacy, or a related specialization.
- 2–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical Formulation R&D.;
- Hands-on experience in formulation development and process optimization.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical excipients, formulation principles, and manufacturing processes.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements, ICH guidelines, and GMP.
- Valuable technical writing and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with QbD (Quality by Design) and DoE (Design of Experiments).
- Exposure to technology transfer and scale-up.
- Knowledge of regulated markets (USFDA, EU, MHRA, WHO-GMP).

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