Formulation Scientist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation: Formulation Scientist

Job Location: Bangalore

The Company

Syngene International Ltd. (BSE: 539268, NSE: SYNGENE, ISIN: INE398R01022), is an integrated research, development, and manufacturing solutions company serving the global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods, and specialty chemical sectors. Syngene’s 4500+ scientists offer both the skills and capacity to deliver great science, robust data management and IP security, and quality manufacturing at speed, to improve time-to-market and lower the cost of innovation. With a combination of 1.9 Mn sq ft of specialist discovery, development and manufacturing facilities, as well as dedicated research facilities for Amgen, Baxter, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Herbalife, Syngene works with biotech companies pursuing leading edge science as well as multinationals including GSK and Merck KGaA.

Key Result Areas

Role-specific:

Functional Responsibilities:

• Design and develop parenteral formulations for complex biologics
• Execute pre-formulation studies of biologics through rational design principles including structure function assessment, buffer/excipient/stabilizer screening, etc.
• Plan and execute drug substance/product stability studies, analyze data trend and support assessment of degradation kinetics and assign shelf-life.
• Author protocols, technical reports and communicate studies outcome to cross-functional groups.

Primary Responsibilities

• Should have a strong background in Biologics Parenteral Formulation development including solid and liquid dosage forms
• Experience in both early and late formulation development of mAbs and fusion proteins
• Good knowledge on Formulation and Process characterization studies
• Experienced in handling instruments like Density meter / Osmometer / Viscometer / Turbidity meter / UV Spectrophotometer / HPLC systems
• Ability to learn quickly, enthusiastic, sincere, positive attitude, hardworking
• Should have positive temperament, rational/logical thinking and enthusiasm to deliver on time, hardworking and committed.
• Basic understanding of statistics, DoE and data visualization
• Should be experienced/demonstrated formulation and process characterization.
• Authoring Technical documents like PDR, Tech transfer, study reports etc.

Education

•  M.Pharm or M.Sc. in Life Science/Biotechnology/ Bioprocess Engineering/ Pharmaceuticals/Biopharmaceuticals/ Biopharmaceutical Technology/ Biochemistry or equivalent degree.

Industry Experience

• Minimum 6-9 years of relevant practical experience in formulation development  for biopharmaceuticals, specifically with mAbs, Proteins and peptides.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Pls visit us at https://syngeneintl.com/ to know more about us and what we do.