Senior Executive, R&D- Formulation & Development

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly competent and experienced Senior Formulation & Development (F&D) Chemist with extensive hands-on exposure in the development of solid oral dosage forms , specifically tablets and pellets . The candidate must possess in-depth knowledge of formulation strategies, process optimization, and regulatory documentation, with a strong command over the preparation of Product Development Reports (PDRs) in line with global regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Formulation Development (Tablets & Pellets Focus) :

• Develop robust and scalable formulations for immediate-release (IR), modified-release (MR), and delayed-release (DR) tablets as well as multi-particulate pellet formulations (coated or uncoated).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, API characterization, excipient screening, and compatibility studies.
• Design and execute lab-scale, exhibit, and validation batches of tablets and pellets using QbD principles.
• Optimize critical formulation and process parameters for wet granulation, dry granulation, direct compression, extrusion–spheronization, layering, and pellet coating processes.
• Conduct process optimization and scale-up in coordination with manufacturing or pilot plant teams.

PDR Preparation & Documentation

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Team Leadership & Mentoring

Qualifications & Experience

Skills Required

pellets , Formulation Development, Scientific Writing