Formulation scientist at Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Formulation Development, Analytical Evaluation, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Risk Assessment, Collaboration, Patent Analysis, Bioequivalence Studies, Process Optimization, Regulatory Aspects, Drug-Excipient Compatibility, Quality By Design, Product Development, Troubleshooting, Documentation

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait. We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries. For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets). ‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization. Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Formulation Development Scientist who work with the team lead and is responsible for execution and development of Oral Solid/Liquid formulations as per project timelines, ensuring successful pilot & pivotal bio study, robust scalable product development, support filing through approval of the product, coordinate and work closely with various CFTs like analytical team, SCM, process team, COE bio, CPPK, regulatory team, etc. during the course of development through approval. Roles & Responsibilities Literature / scientific research paper, patent review and compilation Engage in analyzing the patent claims and developing the patent non-infringing strategy for the formulation. Discussion and planning strategies to develop and execute stable and bioequivalent formulations based on thorough understanding of the molecule and Innovator products and recording them in E-Lab notebook. Relevant documentations for license application and executions of pilot bio batches, stage gate clearances from time to time. Performing and monitoring pre-formulation studies, reverse engineering of RLD, drug-excipient compatibility studies, designing of prototype formula, optimization & finalization of formula composition and manufacturing process. Identify and proactively discuss potential challenges along with possible way forward. Collaborate and coordinate with analytical team for batch analysis followed by data analysis from time to time. Implement QbD principles throughout product development, perform risk assessment for each project and provide risk mitigation plans. Coordinate with process teams for optimization trials, plant presentations, preparation and review of plant documents and scale up the product from lab scale to exhibit scale/commercial scale. Support filing the product with PDR, support deficiency responses and submission of exhibit batch samples for pharmaceutical examinations/clinical studies, etc. Follow company systems and processes compliance to safety and quality. Qualifications Educational qualification: M. Pharmacy in pharmaceutical sciences Minimum work experience: 4-8 years of experience in Formulation development Skills & attributes: Technical Skills Experience in end-to-end product development and troubleshooting. Develop Oral Solid and liquid dosage forms for regulated markets. Demonstrates theoretical knowledge of commonly used analytical evaluation and characterization tools. Basic understanding of process controls related to equipment and process scale ups. Complete understanding on prerequisites of preclinical/clinical /Bioequivalence studies, sourcing, analytical data interpretation and regulatory aspects Intellectual Property (IP) laws and patents; developmental quality aspects. Behavioral Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Performance oriented and good at building, leveraging relationship. Ability to work collaboratively with own team and cross-functional teams. Additional Information About the Department Integrated Product Development Organisation We integrate our deep science capabilities and cutting-edge technology to develop innovative, accessible and affordable therapies for patients worldwide. We are a science-driven, innovation-focused pharmaceutical company committed to accelerating access to healthcare solutions to patients around the world. We have End to end capabilities in API, Formulations, Clinical, Intellectual Property and Regulatory Affairs. We are serving 55+ markets including USA, Canada, Europe, China, LATAM, ASEAN and all Emerging Markets with innovative and generic products ranging from Active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), Oral formulations, Parenteral (Injectables, Opthalmics) & Other dosages Our product development efforts drive a portfolio of more than 1,000 products Enabled by our robust R&D team consisting of more 200 scientists and functional experts and more than 150 doctorates, we have filed 1,071 patents and also published over 1,000 papers for peer review over the years. Benefits Offered At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs. The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself. Our Work Culture Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic. For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/

Responsibilities

The Formulation Development Scientist will be responsible for the execution and development of Oral Solid/Liquid formulations, ensuring successful pilot and pivotal bio studies. They will coordinate with various cross-functional teams throughout the development process until product approval.