BENGALURU · FULLTIME
Research Scientist - Formulation and Development
The Himalaya Drug Company
Bengaluru · onsite · Posted 2d ago
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About this role
Key Responsibilities
- Formulation Strategy: Lead end-to-end product development for vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements from concept to commercialization across diverse formats (tablets, capsules, gummies, powders, and liquid shot drinks).
- Liquid & Shot Innovation: Specialize in taste-masking, stabilization, and bioavailability enhancement of active ingredients in ready-to-drink (RTD) liquid shots and functional beverages.
- Scale-Up & Tech Transfer: Manage scale-up activities from laboratory scale to pilot and commercial manufacturing plants, ensuring robust process validation.
- Regulatory & Compliance: Ensure all formulations comply with global regulatory standards (FSSAI, USFDA, EFSA) for dietary supplements and nutraceuticals.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with Analytical Development (ADL), Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Marketing teams.
- Troubleshooting & Optimization: Investigate formulation challenges, conduct root-cause analysis, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve yield, stability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Documentation: Prepare and review robust Product Development Reports (PDR), batch manufacturing records (BMR), technology transfer protocols, and patent applications where applicable.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education: B.Pharm or M.Pharm from a reputed institution.
- Experience: 10-12 years of progressive R&D experience in formulation development within the Nutraceutical, Dietary Supplement, or Pharmaceutical industry.
- MNC Experience: Preferred background working in global health / nutrition companies.
- Proven track record in developing multi-format vitamin and supplement products.
- Specialized expertise in liquid formulation science, rhea.logy, and stabilization for shot drinks.
- Strong understanding of excipient compatibility, shelf-life extension, and sensory profiling (flavor/taste masking).
- Exceptional project management abilities, strong cross-functional communication, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
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Skills
Capsulesprofilingprocess validationExtensiontechnology transferRegulatory AffairsUSFDATabletsfunctionalscale upLiquidAdlFormulation DevelopmentTech TransferPDRSensoryProject ManagementQuality AssuranceResearchFormulationPharmaceutical
Section · Company
About Himalaya Wellness
The Himalaya Drug Company
Pharma
6.1k+
employees
1930
96 years old
Bangalore / Bengaluru, Karnataka
India
₹6.7L PA avg
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Himalaya is trusted for head to heel range of herbal products.
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