Job Description

1. Formulation Development

Develop customized pharmaceutical formulations. Conduct pre-formulation studies and compatibility testing of actives and excipients. Innovate and improve dosage forms (e.g., creams, ointment, suspensions, troches, capsules and other topical and oral dosage forms). Liaise with vehicle/excipient suppliers to assess and verify ingredient compatibility. Collaborate on technical data sharing to support stable and effective formulation development.

2. Stability and Potency Testing

Design and conduct stability studies to determine shelf-life and appropriate storage conditions. Support or coordinate third-party potency testing to ensure formulation accuracy. Conduct literature reviews and reference reputable sources to support shelf-life claims of in-house manufactured products. Maintain organized records of shelf-life data, source materials, and rationale for expiry dating in accordance with regulatory expectations.

3. Documentation and Compliance

Draft and update formulation records. Ensure all formulations and processes comply with local regulatory guidelines (e.g., HSA). Maintain accurate and complete documentation for R&D projects. Create and maintain formulation profiles and compatibility data for various actives with different pharmaceutical vehicles. Document physicochemical properties, stability observations, and formulation performance to support future manufacturing and production decisions.

4. Collaboration and Support

Work closely with pharmacists and technical professionals to troubleshoot formulation challenges. Support sales/marketing or customer service teams in addressing technical queries about formulations. Refer to established formulas and guidelines from recognized professional bodies. Consult with these organizations for formulation support, technical advice, and best practices to ensure safe and effective formulation and manufacturing. Maintain a structured archive of literature searches that support formulation development and shelf-life justifications. Ensure all existing and newly developed formulas are documented with relevant scientific references for traceability.

5. Process Improvement

Optimize formulation and manufacturing processes for better efficiency, consistency, and safety. Research new ingredients, excipients, and delivery technologies.

6. Equipment and Method Validation

Assist in setting up new equipment and validating (if needed) formulation and manufacturing procedures. Develop SOPs for new formulations, equipment uses, and quality testing.

7. Regulatory and Quality Assurance

Stay current on formulation and manufacturing regulations, industry trends, and pharmacopeial standards. Participate in internal audits (if any) and quality assurance programs.

8. Training and Knowledge Sharing

Provide training to staff on new formulations and techniques. * Maintain a repository of R&D knowledge, trials, and learnings.