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Senior Research Associate

Syngene
Syngene
2-5 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
10 Feb. 12, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences 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

Senior Research Associate – Biopharmaceutics (Pre-Formulation & Formulation Development)

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Company: Syngene International Ltd.
Division: Dedicated Centre
Department: Biopharmaceutics (BPH)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

Syngene International Ltd. is a globally recognized contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) delivering integrated scientific solutions across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods, and specialty chemicals. With advanced research infrastructure and strategic partnerships with leading global pharmaceutical companies, Syngene supports accelerated drug discovery and development programs worldwide.

Job Overview

Syngene is seeking a Senior Research Associate (9-II) for its Biopharmaceutics team at BBRC, Bangalore. The role focuses on conducting pre-formulation studies and supporting phase-appropriate formulation development activities for preclinical and clinical programs.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in physicochemical characterization, analytical techniques, and oral dosage formulation development within pharmaceutical R&D environments.

Experience Required

  • 2–5 years of relevant industry experience in pre-formulation, formulation development, or pharmaceutical research

  • Experience handling new chemical entities (NCEs) in preclinical or early clinical stages preferred

  • Exposure to stability studies, solid-state characterization, and analytical instrumentation required

Educational Qualification

  • M.Pharm or M.S. in Pharmaceutics / Pharmaceutical Chemistry – Mandatory

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Formulation & Physicochemical Assessment

  • Conduct physicochemical property evaluation of new chemical entities (NCEs)

  • Perform pre-formulation studies to assess solubility, stability, compatibility, and solid-state properties

  • Utilize analytical instruments to characterize drug substances

Formulation Development Support

  • Develop and optimize formulations to support preclinical PK, PD, and toxicology studies

  • Assist in oral dosage form development including solutions, suspensions, tablets, and capsules

  • Conduct formulation feasibility and stability studies aligned with development phases

Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Record, summarize, and interpret experimental data

  • Prepare scientific and technical reports to support internal documentation and regulatory requirements

  • Ensure data integrity and compliance with quality standards

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with PK/PD, toxicology, medicinal chemistry, and analytical R&D teams

  • Support collaborative project execution within cross-functional research environments

  • Interact with client teams when required for project-specific discussions

Technical Skills

  • Strong understanding of physicochemical properties of drug substances

  • Knowledge of pre-formulation strategies and formulation development

  • Experience in analytical chemistry and solid-state characterization techniques

  • Familiarity with formulation stability studies and data interpretation

  • Proficiency in MS Office and scientific software tools used in pharmaceutical R&D

Behavioral & Functional Competencies

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Effective scientific presentation abilities

  • Team-oriented mindset with strong cross-functional collaboration

  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Why This Role?

This position offers hands-on exposure to early-phase drug development and formulation research in a globally recognized CRDMO environment. The role contributes directly to accelerating pharmaceutical R&D timelines while maintaining high scientific and quality standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Syngene International Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are based on merit and business requirements without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.