Formulation And Development - Senior Executive

Role Objective:

The key objective of this position is to support product and process development activities within the ophthalmic segment, ensuring innovation, quality, and compliance with established standards. The role involves coordination with cross-functional teams for material evaluation, product trials, documentation, and process improvements to achieve the organization's F&D objectives.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science / Pharmacy / Engineering or a related discipline.
• 24 years of experience in Formulation & Development, preferably in a healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical device domain.
• Sound knowledge of raw material and packaging material evaluation, product formulation, and documentation practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP for documentation and code creation.
• Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Execute assigned F&D activities as per decisions taken in Product Development Committee (PDC) meetings.
2. Conduct detailed research on product and process parameters as required.
3. Identify, evaluate, and coordinate with vendors for procurement of raw and packaging material samples for development purposes.
4. Evaluate RM/PM samples in coordination with the Quality Control (QC) department and prepare comprehensive analysis reports.
5. Conduct and evaluate new product trial batches as assigned by the PDC, ensuring complete analytical documentation.
6. Explore and develop new products in line with market trends and organizational goals.
7. Prepare and maintain F&D documentation, including code creation and updates in SAP.
8. Coordinate with QC for testing and analysis of R&D batches.
9. Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) for stability studies of F&D batches.
10. Develop and review MFR (Master Formula Record), BMR (Batch Manufacturing Record), and trial formats required for new product development.

Secondary Responsibilities (Project Support):

1. Assist the HOD in activities related to process automation as decided in project meetings.
2. Support the implementation of automation in relevant machinery and systems.
3. Maintain regular communication with the HOD until project completion.
4. Arrange materials for trials and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) at vendor sites as required.
5. Support in reviewing and tracking project status and progress.

Functional Skills Required:

• Product and process development knowledge.
• Raw material and packaging material evaluation.
• Analytical testing coordination and reporting.
• Documentation and compliance management.
• Cross-functional coordination (R&D, QC, QA, and Production).
• Knowledge of SAP and data management tools.

Behavioral Skills Required:

• Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Team collaboration and adaptability.
• Initiative-driven and process-oriented.

Team Size to be Handled:

Individual Contributor role, reporting to the AGM R&D.

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