Executive / Sr. Executive - Formulation Development

Job Title: Executive / Sr. Executive - Formulation Development

Entity: Evonik India Private Limited

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The position will be a part of RD&I organization. The employee independently executes the formulation development and allied activities for pharmaceutical/ nutraceutical products & technologies and thus supports the global healthcare business. The employee has independent project management responsibility for a ‘quick run’ project in addition to the technical responsibility for different projects. This role requires advanced expertise to work with potent API such as Hormones and Anticancer drugs in order to ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations, aligning with our strategic goals for growth and efficiency.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conduct formulations experiments, coordinate for analysis of samples and carry out the required stability studies.
• Troubleshoot technical problems related to the manufacturing processes and formulations independently, in order to meet the project goals.
• Guide fellow scientists and trainees on technical matters.
• Manage a ‘Quick run’ innovation project independently.
• Communicate with the project manager(s) and other stakeholders. Presentations with due connect to the overall technical and business goals.
• Coordinate with analytical department for analysis of formulation samples.
• In-time documentation of experiments, trial reports, stability studies and other technical documents as per the standard system and operating procedures.
• Material destruction coordination within RCI for destruction of experimental materials quarterly with due documentation in place.
• Play active role in protection of IP for the organization by coordinating with IP department.
• Update project specific technical details in project management system periodically.
• Generate new technical ideas of business relevance.
• Execution and reporting of additional administrative KRAs as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE BASE

Describe knowledge in practical procedures, work skills, specialized knowledge, and scientific disciplines, required to perform all the requite tasks and assignments on the job.

• Master’s in pharmacy or equivalent, with minimum 2 years of experience in carrying out formulation development and administrative activities in lab.
• Sound technical knowledge related to the oral drug delivery domain.
• Knowledge of handling of APIs such as hormones and anticancer drugs would be preferred.
• Advanced analytical skills to help troubleshoot the technical problems encountered during project execution.