Lead the development, optimisation, and scale-up of solid oral dosage forms (tablets, capsules, modified-release) within Pharco's R&D Centre of Excellence. You will work cross-functionally with Analytical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing to bring products from concept to commercial launch.
Key Responsibilities
Design and execute formulation development studies for new chemical entities and line extensions
Lead technology transfer activities from development to pilot and commercial scale
Author and review CMC sections of regulatory dossiers (EMEA, MENA markets)
Mentor junior scientists and manage project timelines within a matrix team
Drive continuous improvement initiatives on existing marketed products
Requirements
B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Chemistry
5+ years of hands-on solid dosage formulation experience in a regulated pharma environment
Proficiency in DoE (Design of Experiments) and statistical software (JMP or Minitab)
Strong understanding of ICH guidelines (Q8, Q9, Q10)
Excellent written and spoken English
Nice to Have
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Experience with ANDA or CTD dossier submissions
Knowledge of hot-melt extrusion or spray-drying platforms
