Summary Plan, perform and document scientific experiments for the preparation and timely delivery of drug products (DP), processes and procedures in collaboration within a multifunctional project team coordinated by a Project leader. Contribute to maintenance of lab instruments/infrastructure.

About The Role Major accountabilities:

- Plan, organize, execute, and document scientific experiments in collaboration with project teams, contributing to data interpretation and technical reporting.
- Support development and optimization of manufacturing processes and specialized facilities, including process troubleshooting and scale-up activities.
- Generate, document, evaluate, and interpret experimental data, while proposing follow-up studies and improvements.
- Optimize existing methods, procedures, and workflows, and develop more efficient laboratory and plant processes.
- Ensure compliance with ALCOA+ principles, HSE standards, and data integrity requirements in all activities.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including laboratory procedures, reports, work instructions, and SOPs.
- Lead and support technology transfer activities across multiple oral solid dosage manufacturing technologies, including process controls and issue resolution.
- Manage laboratory materials and equipment, contribute to infrastructure maintenance, evaluate recent technologies,



and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP).

Minimum Requirements

- M.Pharm or B.Pharm in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, or a related discipline.
- B.Pharm with 10+ years or M.Pharm with 6+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Proven experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, preferably oral solid dosage forms, with strong knowledge of QbD and biopharmaceutics principles.
- Sound technical expertise in pellet and mini-tablet dosage forms, along with safe handling of chemicals, hazardous materials, and laboratory equipment.
- Working knowledge of laboratory and digital tools, including Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN), with strong collaboration and technical problem-solving skills.

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📌 Expert Science & Technology (Hyderabad)
🏢 Novartis India
📍 Hyderabad