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Formulation Scientist

3-7 years
Not Disclosed
10 April 26, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm 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

Formulation Scientist

Department: Formulation R&D - OSD
Company: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
Location: Hyderabad

About the Company:
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company with a presence in 66 countries and a workforce of over 24,000 employees. Founded in 1984, Dr. Reddy’s is driven by the purpose of accelerating access to affordable and innovative medicines. The company is committed to deep science, progressive people practices, robust corporate governance, and sustainable operations, aiming to impact over 1.5 billion patients worldwide by 2030.

Position Summary:
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Formulation Scientist in the Oral Solids Division. The role involves formulation design and development, implementation of Quality by Design (QbD), scale-up for manufacturing, technology transfer, and regulatory documentation for oral solid dosage forms.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end formulation development of oral solids, including development, execution, filing, and regulatory approval.

  • Perform pre-formulation studies: material characterization, drug-excipient compatibility, and Reference Listed Drug (RLD) characterization (including reverse engineering and formulation/process optimization).

  • Coordinate closely with the analytical team to design Proof of Concept (POC) studies for developing generic equivalents of RLDs.

  • Support scale-up to pilot/plant scale manufacturing for oral solid products.

  • Monitor development activities to ensure robust, effective, and bioequivalent drug products within set timelines while adhering to safety and quality standards.

  • Prepare risk evaluation and mitigation documents, scale-up batch documents, and filing documents for all stages of development.

  • Execute technology transfer and support manufacturing batch execution.

  • Review development data and participate in discussions with experts to finalize prototype selections.

  • Participate in strategizing sourcing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and raw materials, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal system requirements.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

  • 3 to 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical companies with a focus on Oral Solid Dosage forms.

Skills and Attributes:
Technical Skills:

  • Strong expertise in formulation development of oral solids.

  • Experience in generic product development.

  • Knowledge and experience in Quality by Design (QbD).

  • Proficiency in process optimization and scale-up operations.

  • Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

  • Hands-on experience in technology transfer.

Behavioral Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Collaborative team player with ability to work cross-functionally.

About the Department:
The Integrated Product Development Organisation (IPDO) at Dr. Reddy’s focuses on developing innovative, accessible, and affordable therapies for patients worldwide. With over 200 scientists and functional experts, IPDO supports a portfolio of more than 1,000 products across APIs, oral formulations, injectables, ophthalmics, and emerging dosage forms.

Benefits Offered:

  • Personalized learning and development programs.

  • Joining and relocation support.

  • Family support including maternity and paternity benefits.

  • Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and their families.

  • Life insurance coverage.

Work Culture:
At Dr. Reddy’s, employees are united by the purpose "Good Health Can’t Wait," fostering a culture of empathy, innovation, and collaboration. The company supports individual growth within a team-oriented environment, enabling employees to make meaningful contributions to global healthcare.

To Learn More:
Visit:
https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/