Senior Research Scientist 1- Formulation

4 days ago

Ras alKhaimah, Ra’s al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates Julphar Full time 120,000 - 180,000 per year

At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation & our mission is to provide a better quality of life for the entire family by delivering best in class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism.

Our core values: Respect, Collaboration, innovation, Integrity and Compassion - Combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve, enable Talents , create a healthy work environment, and accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.

Job Overview

The Senior Research Scientist 2 will play a key role in the formulation development of pharmaceutical products for regulated markets. This position involves hands-on R&D activities, cross-functional collaboration, and end-to-end project management from literature review to technology transfer.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive literature surveys and patent searches; prepare Prototype Formulation Reports.
  • Identify reference products and coordinate procurement activities.
  • Develop Quality Target Product Profiles (QTPP) based on literature and reference product characterization.
  • Finalize API and excipient sources for new product development.
  • Execute pre-formulation studies and drug–excipient compatibility assessments.
  • Drive process optimization and reformulation activities with thorough documentation and closure.
  • Prepare regulatory dossiers and support CTD documentation for submissions.
  • Design and execute pharmaceutical experiments using Quality by Design (QbD) principles.
  • Review analytical development data and compile comprehensive product development reports.
  • Support batch manufacturing for process optimization, regulatory submissions, and bioequivalence (BE) studies.
  • Assist with pilot and scale-up batches, including documentation and technology transfer to production.
  • Develop and maintain R&D SOPs in line with cGMP and GDP standards.
  • Submit periodic project reports to management for review and alignment.
  • Collaborate with departments including Analytical R&D, Supply Chain, Production, QC, QA, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs to ensure project timelines are met.
  • Handle Technology Transfer Out and Contract Manufacturing for assigned projects.
  • Oversee and manage eQMS activities related to R&D.
Core Competencies
  • Strong result and process orientation with a proactive, responsible approach.
  • High level of accountability, ownership, and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated cost-consciousness in R&D operations.
  • Effective team collaboration, time, and task management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
  • Highly disciplined, motivated, and organized.
Educational Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Pharmacy (preferred) or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
Experience & Functional Knowledge
  • Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in Formulation Development for regulated markets.
  • Proven experience in addressing regulatory queries for agencies such as US-FDA, EU, Canada, UAE, Jordan, and KSA.
  • Strong background in developing and handling multiple dosage forms, particularly Biosimilars and Injectables.
  • Expertise in Technology Transfer and Contract Manufacturing processes.

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