Formulations Chemist
Formulations Chemists develop and refine pharmaceutical formulations to optimize drug performance, delivery, and patient compliance. They work closely with analytical chemists and process engineers to translate R&D concepts into viable drug products.
Primary responsibilities:
Developing dosage forms – Including tablets, liquids, suspensions, and controlled-release formulations.
Performing compatibility studies – Evaluating excipients and APIs to ensure physical and chemical stability.
Supporting tech transfer and scale-up – Collaborating with manufacturing to ensure formulation reproducibility under GMP.
Maintaining regulatory-compliant documentation – Preparing development reports and contributing to CTD submissions.
Conducting process optimization studies – Using DoE and QbD principles to refine formulation parameters.
Candidates typically hold degrees in pharmaceutical sciences or chemistry and have hands-on experience with formulation tools and GMP practices.