R&D Executive

Job Responsibilities :

1. Coordinate Process Performance Qualifications & New Product Launching

(a) To coordinate all R&D trial run at Production.

(b) To coordinate all Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) of Bioequivalence batches.

(c) To coordinate new product launching.

(d) To liaise with all respective department to achieve successful PPQ and new launch batches.

2. Development of New Products

(a) To carry out literature search.

(b) To evaluate different source of raw material.

(c) To develop new products in semisolid and liquid dosage forms at the laboratory scale, and to define critical process parameters along with final product specifications.

(d) To scale up formulations and arrange to provide data for product registration.

(e) To evaluate and monitor the stability data of new products by liaising with R&D Chemist.

(f) To check into packaging, machinery and environmental requirements for new products.

(g) To arrange to conduct relevant product efficiency testing e.g., Sensory evaluation, clinical and bioequivalence study.

3. Improvement on Existing Products

(a) To identify and troubleshoot problems in manufacturing process and optimize manufacturing procedures.

(b) To modify and improve existing product formulations to meet new requirements and bioequivalence.

(c) To troubleshoot stability problem products.

4. Product Development Work Collaboration with Relevant Departments

(a) To provide product information / development reports to Regulatory Affairs personnel during the process of product registration.

(b) To coordinate with QC personnel on analysis of products.

(c) To coordinate with Supply Chain department on raw material and packaging material procurement / sourcing.

(d) To coordinate with Production Executives for the preparation of scale up and trial run.

(e) To coordinate with QA / QC and other relevant departments for validation of new products.

(f) To provide technical assistance to Production, QA / QC, RA, Sales & Marketing departments when necessary.

Job Requirements :

• Candidate must possess at least a degree of Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry or equivalent.
• Candidate should possess 2–5 years of experience in the formulation and development of semisolid and liquid dosage forms within the pharmaceutical industry, preferably within an R&D setting.
• Good understanding in Good Documentation Practice (GDP) as well as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Knowledge in Good Lad Practices (GLP) will be an added advantage.
• Required skills(s) : Computer literature, Communication skills (both verbal & written)

Note : Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.