Research And Development Specialist

🔬 #HiringAlert | Senior Research Scientist / Team Leader – Formulation R&D (FR&D)

We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Senior Research Scientist / Team Leader – Formulation R&D (FR&D) to lead end-to-end formulation development activities, from concept to commercialization, for export-oriented products.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Formulation R&D, with preferred exposure to Personal Care, Nutraceuticals, Intimate Care, Skin Care, along with sound knowledge of international regulatory requirements.

📌 Position Details

• Job Title: Senior Research Scientist / Team Leader – Formulation R&D (FR&D)
• Experience: 8–12 Years
• Qualification: M.Pharm / M.S / M.Sc in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related discipline
• Preferred Industry Exposure: Medical Devices / Food Supplements / Cosmetics
• Market Exposure: Export Markets – US, EU, and other international markets

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end formulation development, from concept and product development through commercialization, for export markets.
• Design and execute pre-formulation studies, compatibility studies, and formulation development strategies.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage trial batches, scale-up activities, and technology transfer to manufacturing.
• Ensure formulation development activities comply with international regulatory requirements, including the US, EU, and other applicable export markets.
• Review and approve development reports, protocols, technical documentation, and other R&D-related records.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Production, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory Affairs (RA), and Supply Chain.
• Drive innovation, cost optimization, process improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Formulation R&D function.
• Mentor, guide, and lead a team of scientists, ensuring continuous skill development and effective performance management.
• Support regulatory submissions and provide technical inputs to address regulatory and technical queries.

Key Skills & Technical Expertise

• Strong expertise in formulation development and product lifecycle management
• In-depth knowledge of excipients, stability studies, and scale-up processes
• Experience in export-oriented product development
• Strong understanding of pre-formulation and compatibility studies
• Knowledge of technology transfer and commercialization processes
• Exposure to international regulatory requirements, particularly the US and EU markets
• Strong leadership, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and ownership mindset
• Positive attitude towards achieving organizational goals
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and implement new industry practices
• Effective communication and team collaboration skills
• Ability to mentor and develop team members while driving performance

📩 Interested candidates can share their updated resume at: [email protected]

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