Research Lead

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.
• •Good 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).