Executive- Formulation & Development (Sterile)
Job Description
Role Objective:
To execute hands-on laboratory experiments for the formulation development of sterile liquid injectables, drug-device combination products, and lyophilized formulations. This role focuses on day-to-day experimental execution, cycle optimization, device compatibility evaluation, and operational troubleshooting under the guidance of senior team members to ensure smooth project progression.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Formulation Execution: Conduct routine laboratory experiments to develop stable, robust sterile liquid injectable dosage forms and troubleshoot technical issues during development.
Drug-Device Testing: Perform compatibility, functional testing, and quality evaluations for drug-device combination products in alignment with regulatory expectations.
Lyophilization Support: Execute freeze-drying runs for peptides, proteins, and small molecules, aiding in cycle development, optimization, and characterization.
Laboratory Operations: Maintain analytical and processing equipment, document experimental protocols, keep meticulous laboratory notebooks, and draft standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Scale-Up Assistance: Assist senior scientists in technology transfer activities, batch manufacturing records (BMR) preparation, and pilot batch execution.
Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to cGMP guidelines, safety standards, and internal quality systems in all daily laboratory activities.
STAKEHOLDER INTERACTION
Type of Interaction: Internal
Interaction with: Senior Scientists, Analytical R&D, Quality Assurance, and Packaging Development.
Nature of Interaction: Daily routine work alignment, reporting experimental results, sample handover for analytical testing, and technical data discussion.
Type of Interaction: External
Interaction with: Raw material suppliers and analytical/equipment vendors.
Nature of Interaction: Procurement of lab samples/reagents, routine equipment calibration support, and gathering technical product specifications.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Professional Experience and Relevant Skills
Experience: 2 to 5 years of relevant hands-on experience in sterile injectable formulation R&D.
Technical Expertise:
Operational understanding of aseptic processing techniques, sterile compounding, filtration, and lyo cycle monitoring.
Basic familiarity with ICH guidelines, GLP/cGMP protocols, and device compatibility metrics.
Skills:
Hands-on formulation development of sterile liquid injectables and basic troubleshooting capabilities.
Exposure to drug-device combination product testing, device functionality, and compatibility setups.
Practical experience operating lyophilizers and supporting freeze-drying cycle optimization for small molecules, peptides, or proteins.
Academic Qualifications & Certifications
Educational Qualification: M.Pharm / B. Pharm / M.Sc. in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or relevant Life Sciences.
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