Formulation Pharmacist / Formulator

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Date Published : 23 Mar 2017 | Category: Research & Development | Expiry Date: 05 Apr 2017 | Location: Aeroton | Reporting to: Drug Management Manager


Required Learning:

  • A PhD, MPharm, MSc or equivalent
  • A minimum of two to three years working experience in Pharmaceutical Development, Technology Transfer, Process Optimisation and/or Process Validation.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of international guidelines on Pharmaceutical Development, Technology Transfer and Process Validation as well as related processes and procedures.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of the formulation and manufacturing processes (and the equipment used) for pharmaceutical dosage forms including tablets, capsules, solutions, suspensions, creams and ointments.
  • Some knowledge and understanding of the quality attributes evaluated for pharmaceutical dosage forms including tablets, capsules, solutions, suspensions, creams and ointments, as well as the analytical methods and equipment used for such analyses.
  • Sound knowledge of all current GLP/ and GMP requirements relevant for each stage of the Product Lifecycle.

Key Outputs :

  • Design and present feasible, systematic, science- and risk-based approaches to the development of formulations and manufacturing processes of pharmaceutical products.
  • Conduct and/or lead pre-formulation, formulation development and process development laboratory trials/experiments in the required timelines.
  • Conduct and/or supervise the manufacture of pilot scale batches.
  • Assist in scale-up and technology transfer of products and processes to production plants.
  • To prepare, review and take responsibility for required documentation (laboratory trial notebooks, pilot batch records, protocols, reports and standard operating procedures).
  • Assist in quality and regulatory impact assessment, root cause investigation and the provision of suitable corrective actions related to formulations and manufacturing processes of products when challenges are identified during routine commercial manufacture.
  • Recommend short-term solutions (amendments) to formulations and manufacturing processes and understand the impact of these amendments to the quality, safety and efficacy of the product.
  • Participate and consult with external scientific community to maintain a state-of-the-art knowledge for application to successful conduct of experiments and projects.

Core Competencies:

  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Organised and professional
  • Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Team player with sound interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
  • Having a sense of urgency and being results-driven.
  • An ability to lead and meet timelines for multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong time management skills which includes an ability to prioritise duties and responsibilities, while remaining flexible when priorities change.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Uncompromising on integrity.
  • Ability to think innovatively.
  • Must have energy to achieve stretch goals.
  • Committed to quality
  • Computer skills (MS Office).
  • Ability to interpret scientific data and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to present scientific information in written reports and oral presentations which have a logical, organised flow and format and with a sound command of the English language.

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