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Associate Scientist Ii, R&D, Complex Product Development

Baxter
8-12 years
₹18–30 LPA
Ahmedabad, India
15 June 19, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Associate Scientist II, R&D – Complex Product Development

Company: Baxter
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Job ID: JR - 201290
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Global Pharmaceutical Research & Development (GPRD) – Complex Product Development

Job Summary

The Associate Scientist II is responsible for executing, analyzing, reviewing, and documenting analytical development activities for complex injectable products. The role involves analytical method development, validation, technology transfer, stability studies, regulatory support, laboratory compliance, and scientific problem-solving while ensuring adherence to GxP, GDP, ALCOA++, ICH, and pharmacopoeial requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Analytical Method Development & Validation

  • Execute analytical method development, validation, and technology transfer activities.

  • Support regulatory submissions for complex injectable products such as:

    • Peptides

    • Iron formulations

    • Sterile injectables

  • Assist in preparing responses to regulatory queries.

Laboratory Testing & Analysis

  • Perform analytical testing of:

    • APIs

    • Development samples

    • Validation samples

    • Stability samples

    • Bulk hold samples

    • RLD samples

    • PDR samples

  • Ensure testing is conducted according to approved analytical methods and SOPs.

Scientific Problem Solving

  • Investigate analytical issues and troubleshoot laboratory problems.

  • Apply scientific knowledge to process improvements and innovation.

  • Review scientific literature and technical databases to support development activities.

Documentation & Compliance

  • Prepare and review:

    • Analytical Reports

    • SOPs

    • Methods of Analysis (MOA)

    • Qualification Documents

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • GxP

    • GDP

    • ALCOA++

    • ICH Guidelines

    • Pharmacopoeial Standards

  • Maintain accurate records in Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN).

Technology Transfer & Regulatory Support

  • Support technology transfer activities across internal and external manufacturing sites.

  • Review API vendor DMFs.

  • Participate in vendor qualification and approval activities.

  • Support regulatory documentation and submission requirements.

Equipment & Laboratory Management

  • Perform and review:

    • Instrument Calibration

    • Qualification Activities

    • Preventive Maintenance

    • Breakdown Maintenance

  • Support installation and qualification of laboratory instruments.

  • Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions when required.

Stability Program Management

  • Review finished product stability programs.

  • Evaluate stability chamber qualification documents.

  • Review data logger reports and stability data trends.

Quality & Compliance Management

  • Investigate:

    • OOS (Out of Specification)

    • OOT (Out of Trend)

    • Deviations

    • Non-compliance Events

    • Analytical Failures

  • Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

  • Ensure quality system compliance through TrackWise, TCU, and other QMS platforms.

Project & Administrative Responsibilities

  • Monitor project timelines and deliverables.

  • Coordinate with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders.

  • Support procurement and inventory management for laboratory resources.

  • Provide regular project status updates to management.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Master's Degree in:

    • Pharmaceutical Sciences

    • Analytical Chemistry

    • Chemistry

    • Pharmaceutical Analysis

    • Life Sciences

    • Related Scientific Discipline

Experience

  • 8–12 years of pharmaceutical R&D analytical development experience.

  • Strong experience in:

    • Complex Injectables

    • Peptides

    • Iron-Based Drug Products

    • Analytical Method Development

    • Validation

    • Technology Transfer

    • Stability Studies

Technical Skills

  • Analytical Method Development & Validation

  • Technology Transfer

  • Complex Injectable Product Development

  • Stability Testing

  • Regulatory Documentation

  • ELN Documentation

  • OOS/OOT Investigation

  • Quality Management Systems

  • Instrument Calibration & Qualification

  • Pharmacopoeial Testing

  • ICH Guidelines

  • GxP & GDP Compliance

Specialized Analytical Expertise

  • Gel Filtration Chromatography

  • Particle Size Distribution Analysis

  • Light Scattering Techniques

  • Light Diffraction Methods

  • Assay of Iron Species

  • Chelation Assays

  • Reduction Potential & Kinetics Studies

  • Complex Injectable Characterization

Behavioral Skills

  • Strong Analytical Thinking

  • Problem Solving

  • Scientific Reasoning

  • Communication Skills

  • Presentation Skills

  • Documentation Excellence

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Positive Attitude

  • Compliance Mindset

Key Contribution

  • Support development and commercialization of complex injectable products.

  • Ensure regulatory-compliant analytical data generation.

  • Drive innovation and operational excellence within pharmaceutical R&D.

  • Strengthen Baxter's global product development and technology transfer capabilities.

Salary Criteria

Expected Salary: ₹18–30 LPA for candidates with 8–12 years of Analytical R&D experience in complex injectables, peptides, sterile products, or formulation development; professionals with strong method development, technology transfer, and regulatory submission expertise may earn ₹30–40+ LPA depending on technical specialization and leadership responsibilities.