Principal Scientist-Formulation Development(OSD)

Job Title: Principal Scientist

Department: Formulation Development(OSD)
Experience: 12-15 Years
Location: Hyderabad

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Principal Scientist to lead formulation development activities for Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) products. The role will be responsible for formulation development, optimization, scale-up, technology transfer, troubleshooting, and documentation in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead formulation development activities for tablets, capsules, and other OSD dosage forms from development to commercialization.
• Plan and execute formulation development trials, optimization studies, and process development activities.
• Develop robust formulations considering QTPP, CQAs, CPPs, material attributes, and product performance requirements.
• Evaluate and select suitable excipients, grades, and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct formulation optimization using DoE/QbD principles wherever applicable.
• Coordinate with Analytical Development, IPQA, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
• Lead scale-up activities from laboratory/pilot scale to commercial scale.
• Support and execute technology transfer activities to manufacturing sites.
• Participate in process troubleshooting, investigation, and optimization of formulation/process-related issues.
• Ensure formulation development activities are conducted in compliance with GMP, GLP, SOPs, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Mentor and guide junior scientists/executives within the formulation development team.
• Plan departmental activities, timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost optimization, and product development.
• Maintain appropriate development documentation, laboratory records, and technical reports.
• Understanding of dissolution, stability studies, bioequivalence requirements, and product characterization.
• Knowledge of regulatory expectations and ICH guidelines related to pharmaceutical development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and project management skills.
• Good communication and cross-functional coordination abilities.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical R&D / CDMO / product development environment will be preferred.

Note: Interested candidates can share their resumes to [email removed] and immediate joiners are more preferrable