Our client is a leading pharmaceutical company committed to improving global health through the development and commercialization of innovative medications. As part of their portfolio, they aim to enhance the pain management range of over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief medications, ensuring effective relief from various types of pain.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Formulation Development Scientist to join our client's Formulation Development team or act as a consultant focused on the pain management product line. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, optimizing, and commercializing formulations for pain relief medications, ensuring product quality, efficacy, and regulatory compliance.
Develop and optimize formulations for pain relief products, considering factors such as efficacy, safety, stability, and manufacturability.
Conduct formulation studies to explore novel approaches and ingredients for enhanced pain relief and patient convenience.
Research and select appropriate active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and delivery systems for inclusion in pain management formulations.
Dosage Form Development:
Tablets and Caplets, Liquid Capsules, Gels and Creams, Express Tablets) and formulation parameters for each pain relief product, balancing efficacy, patient compliance, and market preferences.
Stability Testing and Shelf-Life Evaluation:
Analyze stability data and recommend formulation modifications as needed to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to scale up formulation processes from laboratory to production scale, optimizing efficiency, yield, and cost-effectiveness.
Implement process improvements and troubleshooting strategies to address manufacturing challenges and ensure consistent product quality.
Regulatory Compliance and Documentation:
Stay informed about relevant regulatory guidelines and requirements for pharmaceutical formulations, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation, including formulation records, batch documentation, and regulatory submissions, in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Proven experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, preferably in the pain relief or analgesics therapeutic area.
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical dosage forms, drug delivery systems, and formulation principles.
Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results within established timelines.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical products, including GMP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory submissions.
Commitment to quality, integrity, and continuous improvement in pharmaceutical development practices.