Pharmaceutical and Supplement Formulation Supervisor

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:
Designing, developing, and optimizing formulations for pharmaceutical products and supplements in various dosage forms.
Selecting and evaluating Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and excipients based on specific product requirements.
Designing and conducting laboratory studies, including trials and prototype development.
Identifying and resolving formulation and process-related issues during development and production stages.
Executing and overseeing scale-up, pilot batches, and the technology transfer of formulations to commercial production.
Collaborating with Production, QC, QA, Regulatory Affairs, and Procurement departments on product development projects.
Evaluating raw material samples, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and technical documentation; assisting in the selection of suppliers.
Designing and monitoring stability studies, and analyzing the resulting data.
Preparing and reviewing technical documentation and formulation development reports.
Planning, managing, and tracking formulation projects from the initial concept stage through to production.
Leading, training, and supervising formulation specialists.
Reviewing scientific literature, patents, and emerging technologies to propose innovative solutions for product development.
Assisting in the resolution of quality and production-related issues by providing corrective solutions.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 7 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or supplement industry, preferably in formulation and product development.
Proficiency in the principles of formulation design and development, along with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
Practical experience in scale-up and technology transfer.
Familiarity with GMP and GLP requirements, as well as documentation standards within the pharmaceutical industry.
Ability to analyze experimental results, conduct root cause analysis, and troubleshoot formulation issues.
Strong project management skills and the ability to lead a formulation team.
Attention to detail, sense of responsibility, and [relevant] capabilities.