Senior Research Scientist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Lead formulation development of complex injectable products, including liposomes, microspheres, nanoparticles, emulsions, suspensions, non-aqueous systems, and lyophilized injectables. Responsibilities include conceptualization, proof-of-concept development, prototype formulation, stability studies, and technology transfer.
• Exposure to or experience in nasal and ophthalmic formulations is desirable.
• Hands-on experience with formulation and processing equipment such as homogenizers, microfluidizers, and lyophilizers.
• Support scale-up activities from laboratory to pilot and commercial manufacturing scales for injectable products.
• Actively participate in troubleshooting, risk assessment, and development of mitigation strategies for complex formulation challenges.
• Design and execute pre-formulation and formulation studies, including process development and optimization using Design of Experiments (DoE) principles.
• Apply Quality by Design (QbD) principles for systematic product and process development.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, materials, and equipment to enhance organizational capabilities.
• Conduct in-depth literature reviews to stay updated on formulation trends, emerging technologies, and competitor products.

Qualification - M.Pharma/Ph. DYears of experience - 5+ years The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma:

LOCATION:

• India > Mumbai : Mumbai Development Center
• EPD

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)