Vice President Research And Development

Job Title : Vice President – Formulation & Development (F&D)

Location : Mumbai, India

Industry : Pharmaceuticals

Reports To : President / Head – R&D

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly accomplished and visionary professional to lead our Formulation & Development (F&D) division. The incumbent will be responsible for spearheading strategy, innovation, and execution of formulation development for regulated markets, with a strong focus on USFDA submissions and ANDA filings. The role demands expertise in complex dosage forms, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of driving successful product development pipelines for global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Define and implement the F&D strategy aligned with company’s global growth objectives, particularly for the US market.
• Drive innovation in formulations across Oral Solid Dosage (OSD), Injectables, and other complex dosage forms.
• Oversee portfolio selection, feasibility analysis, and lifecycle management of products.
• Regulatory & Compliance
• Lead ANDA / NDA submissions for the US market and ensure compliance with global regulatory standards (USFDA, MHRA, EMA, etc.).
• Provide technical and strategic inputs during regulatory inspections and audits.
• Operations Management
• Oversee end-to-end formulation development activities including pre-formulation, formulation optimization, scale-up, and technology transfer.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, QA / QC, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain to ensure smooth execution of projects.
• Drive cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and adherence to project timelines.
• People & Stakeholder Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing F&D team.
• Foster collaboration with cross-functional global teams and external partners.
• Represent the company in technical forums, conferences, and client interactions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Educational Qualification :
• M.Pharm / Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics / Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Experience :
• 18+ years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development with reputed pharma companies.
• Strong exposure to regulated markets (US, EU) with hands-on experience in ANDA filings and approvals.
• Proven track record in developing OSD and complex dosage forms (e.g., modified release, injectables, specialty formulations).
• Experience in managing large R&D teams and driving multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of formulation science, process development, and technology transfer.
• In-depth understanding of USFDA regulatory pathways and filing strategies.
• Strategic mindset with ability to build and manage robust product pipelines.
• Excellent leadership, people management, and decision-making skills.
• High adaptability, innovation mindset, and results-driven approach.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead F&D for a reputed and rapidly growing pharma organization.
• Exposure to global markets and cutting-edge research.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

If you are a strategic leader with deep expertise in F&D and a passion for innovation in regulated markets, we invite you to apply for this role.

In case you are looking for this exciting opportunity you can apply to Piyush Garg on pgarg@uppl.in along with current salary.

Regards

Piyush Garg

Utkarsh Placement Pvt Ltd

Vadodara