Responsible for formulation and process development of oral dosage forms, including oral solid and liquid formulations. Troubleshooting and problem-solving of unresolved or new formula issues.
Design and execute formulation trials and evaluate stability data to finalize formulation composition.
Develop manufacturing processes for R&D formulations so that the technical transfer is successful for large scale batches.
Assist to alternate vendor development formulation activities along with product development of site transfer project.
Write/review master formulas, manufacturing procedures, SOPs, stability protocols/reports, process validation protocols/reports, Product Development Reports, QOS etc.
Support the manufacturing of exhibit/submission batches per regulatory requirements.
Support technology transfer for manufacturing processes from laboratory scale to production scale.
Works with Analytical Method Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Inventory Control, etc. to expedite the development and approval of new products by FDA.
Assure that all formulation and process development activities are documented in the notebook as per company procedures and cGMPs.
Qualification & Experience
Minimum master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences with 2+ years relevant experience.
Candidate should have hands on/practical experience in development, technology transfer and ANDA submissions for solid/liquid oral dosage forms (solutions, suspensions, tablet, capsules) for regulated and semi-regulated markets like US, Europe and ROW.
Broad knowledge base of pharmaceutical sciences and processing in the Pharma industry.
Candidates with prior site transfer and AVD project development experience may be preferred.