R&D Formulator (Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices)

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.