Senior Research Associate – R&D

Piramal Pharma

4-8 years

preferred by company

Digwal, Telangana, India

Openings: 1 May 18, 2026

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: 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

Senior Research Associate – R&D

Company: Piramal Pharma Solutions
Location: Digwal, Telangana, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Onsite
Industry: Pharmaceutical | Research & Development | Process Development | API Manufacturing | CDMO | Life Sciences
Experience Required: 4–8 Years (Freshers Not Eligible)
Job Requisition ID: R00001087
Application Deadline: 3 June 2026

About the Company

Piramal Pharma Solutions is a globally recognized Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) providing end-to-end pharmaceutical development and manufacturing solutions across the complete drug lifecycle. The organization supports global innovator and generic pharmaceutical companies through advanced facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Its service portfolio includes drug discovery, process development, pharmaceutical R&D, clinical trial supplies, API manufacturing, finished dosage forms, highly potent APIs, and advanced pharmaceutical technologies.

Job Overview

Piramal Pharma Solutions is hiring a Senior Research Associate – R&D for its Digwal, Telangana facility. This role is ideal for experienced pharmaceutical R&D professionals with expertise in process development, scale-up support, technology transfer, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, experimental design, and API product development.

The selected candidate will contribute to process development programs, plant support activities, vendor qualification, technology transfer execution, cross-functional project coordination, and laboratory research documentation.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking long-term growth in pharmaceutical research, API process development, CDMO operations, and industrial product development.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Process Development

Design and execute experimental schemes for pharmaceutical process development projects.
Conduct feasibility studies, optimization experiments, and development trials.
Identify product development requirements and propose scientific solutions.
Perform literature reviews to support project progression and innovation.

Plant Support, Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

Support plant troubleshooting activities for process-related challenges.
Conduct technical investigations and root cause analysis for process deviations.
Resolve development-related technical issues in coordination with Group Leaders and project stakeholders.
Provide scientific recommendations for process improvements.

Scale-Up & Manufacturing Support

Support process scale-up activities and identify critical process parameters.
Collaborate with Technology Services Development (TSD) and Production teams for scalability assessment.
Address scale-up challenges for seamless commercial implementation.
Support plant batches and execution-related technical activities.

Vendor Qualification & Technology Transfer

Provide support for:
- Vendor qualification (VQ)
- Initial unit trials (IUT)
- Process validation readiness
- Technology transfer execution
Transfer newly developed processes to production plants for successful implementation.
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth project handover.

Documentation & Technical Reporting

Prepare and maintain:
- Lab journals
- LFR / PDR documentation
- Experimental reports
- Project progress documentation
- Technical investigation records
Ensure complete, systematic, and audit-ready documentation.
Regularly communicate project progress to Group Leaders and management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with:
- Process R&D (PRD)
- Analytical R&D (ARD)
- Production teams
- Technology transfer teams
- Quality stakeholders
Align project planning with operational and technical timelines.

Mentorship & Team Development

Guide and mentor junior chemists in process development activities.
Support training, technical learning, and performance development.
Assist Group Leaders in capability building and team supervision.

Laboratory Compliance & Safety

Maintain laboratory cleanliness and audit readiness at all times.
Follow environmental health and safety guidelines.
Support EHS initiatives, safety programs, and corporate responsibility activities.
Ensure compliance with internal and customer quality expectations.

Operational Flexibility

Take ownership of project changes and evolving customer requirements.
Support additional departmental responsibilities as assigned by leadership.
Work flexibly based on project priorities and business needs.

Educational Qualification

M.Sc in Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry
B.Pharm / M.Pharm (where relevant pharmaceutical process experience exists)

Experience Requirements

4–8 years of relevant pharmaceutical R&D or process development experience
Experience in API development, CDMO, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or process chemistry environments preferred
Hands-on experience in scale-up, troubleshooting, technology transfer, and plant support strongly preferred

Required Skills

Process Development
API Development
Experimental Design
Root Cause Analysis
Plant Troubleshooting
Technology Transfer
Scale-Up Support
Vendor Qualification
Process Optimization
Technical Documentation
LFR / PDR Documentation
Process Validation Support
Cross-Functional Coordination
Pharmaceutical R&D
Laboratory Compliance
Safety & Environmental Awareness

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Job Description

Senior Research Associate – R&D

About the Company

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

Research & Process Development

Plant Support, Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

Scale-Up & Manufacturing Support

Vendor Qualification & Technology Transfer

Documentation & Technical Reporting

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Mentorship & Team Development

Laboratory Compliance & Safety

Operational Flexibility

Educational Qualification

Experience Requirements

Required Skills

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