Job Summary

The Research Scientist, R&D Formulation will carry out research and development project activities within the department from pre-formulation, product development, and successful fulfillment of products.

Essential Functions

• Provide scientific leadership for the development of various dosage forms such as modified release and immediate release oral solids and powder for suspensions.
• Assume responsibility as a project leader and provide assistance to junior level scientists in the design and development of drug products in the laboratory.
• Implement timely execution of projects starting with the selection of raw materials, packaging components, formulation strategy, scientific development and process scale up.
• Provide creative and scientific solutions to resolve problems while working with complex projects. Assist in document preparation for ANDA submission and utilize literature effectively.
• Write technical reports and project presentations, Work closely with analytical group and Regulatory Affairs to meet time lines, Co-ordinate inter-departmental activities, assess analytical data and supervise junior scientists to accomplish goals.

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) in chemistry or other relevant Pharmaceutical Sciences - Required
• Master Degree (MS/MA) in chemistry or other relevant Pharmaceutical Sciences - Preferred
• Ph. D. in chemistry or other relevant Pharmaceutical Sciences - Preferred

Work Experience

• 8 years or more experience in the pharmaceutical development demonstrating the application of scientific principles (with Bachelor's Degree) - Required
• 6 years or more experience in the pharmaceutical development demonstrating the application of scientific principles (with Master's Degree) - Preferred
• Less than one year experience in the pharmaceutical development demonstrating the application of scientific principles (with Ph.D.) - Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Enthusiasm and dedication performing as an individual contributor and in a team environment - Intermediate
• Good written and verbal communication and presentation skills. - Intermediate
• Ability to search pertinent literature, design experiments independently and work with junior level scientists to achieve goals. - Intermediate
• Ability to set priorities and follow through on commitments utilizing organizational skills - Intermediate
• Ability to lead projects, and meet deadlines. - Intermediate
• Microsoft Office and ability to learn additional software/programs as needed. - Intermediate
• Creativity to solve technical and compliance problems. - Intermediate

Specialized Knowledge

• In depth knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry and understanding of pharmaceutics in developing complex dosage forms and drug delivery systems.
• Knowledge of colloids and its application in the topical dosage form and nasal drug delivery systems.