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Drug Product Formulation Development Scientist

Lambda Research Accelerated
Lambda Research accelerated
5+ years
₹10,00,000 – ₹20,00,000 per year
Ahmedabad, India
10 March 10, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Sc./M.Pharm/PhD Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Drug Product Formulation Development Scientist

Company: Lambda Therapeutic Research Ltd.

Location: Ahmedabad, India

Req ID: 1293

Date Posted: Mar 01, 2026

Salary (CTC): ₹10,00,000 – ₹20,00,000 per year

Category: Biopharmaceutical / Drug Product Development


Job Overview

The Drug Product Formulation Development Scientist will design and execute formulation development studies for drug products within the Process Sciences group. The role focuses on developing suitable drug product (DP) formulations in liquid or lyophilized dosage forms with the desired physicochemical properties. The position requires expertise in formulation design, excipient selection, lyophilization, and drug product unit operations to support clinical development and manufacturing.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design and execute formulation development studies for drug products.

  • Provide technical leadership in drug product (DP) formulation and lyophilization development.

  • Develop formulations in appropriate dosage forms such as liquid and lyophilized (lyo) products.

  • Select appropriate excipients based on dosage form requirements and stability considerations.

  • Plan and perform stability studies to ensure formulation robustness.

  • Conduct forced degradation studies to understand product stability and degradation pathways.

  • Perform primary packaging container selection and execute compatibility studies.

  • Execute and optimize drug product unit operations including:

    • Freeze–thaw processes

    • Filtration

    • Filling operations

    • Mixing

    • Lyophilization

  • Evaluate container closure integrity and packaging operations.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to achieve project goals.

  • Prepare and review technical reports and scientific documentation.

  • Contribute to regulatory submissions and health authority audits.

  • Support scientific publications and intellectual property (IP) related to formulation development.


Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of drug product formulation design and development.

  • Expertise in excipient selection for liquid and lyophilized dosage forms.

  • Understanding of stability study design and analysis.

  • Experience with lyophilization processes and freeze-drying cycle development.

  • Knowledge of drug product manufacturing unit operations including freeze-thaw, filling, filtration, mixing, and packaging.

  • Familiarity with container closure integrity testing (CCIT).

  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams and collaborate with clients.

  • Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.

  • Strong understanding of biopharmaceutical development processes and regulatory expectations.


Experience

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in drug product formulation development and manufacturing.

  • Experience in biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract research organizations (CROs) is preferred.


Educational Qualifications

  • Master’s or Ph.D. in:

    • Chemical Engineering

    • Biochemical Engineering

    • Pharmaceutical Sciences

    • Or related life science discipline.