FIND_THE_RIGHTJOB.
Formulation Scientist
Pune, India
Key Responsibilities
- New Product Development (NPD)
- Research, design, and develop formulations for prescription medicines, cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, and dermocosmetics (cleansers, sunscreens, moisturizers, anti-acne, depigmentation, oral supplements).
- Work closely with dermatologists to translate clinical requirements into stable, safe, and effective formulations.
- Develop prototypes, conduct lab-scale trials, and optimize formulas for efficacy, stability, and sensorial profile.
- Testing & Validation
- Conduct compatibility, stability, and preservative efficacy studies as per ICH guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with dermatology-grade standards and regulatory requirements (DCGI, FDA, AYUSH, CDSCO where applicable).
- Coordinate with third-party labs for microbiology, safety, and efficacy testing.
- Scale-up & Manufacturing Support
- Transfer bench-scale formulations to pilot and commercial scale.
- Support contract manufacturing partners by providing technical documents (batch records, SOPs, product dossiers).
- Troubleshoot production issues and ensure batch-to-batch consistency.
- Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain detailed formulation records, lab notebooks, and technical data sheets.
- Prepare regulatory documentation required for product approval and certifications.
- Innovation & Research
- Stay updated with global skincare trends, new active ingredients, and delivery systems.
- Evaluate novel raw materials (peptides, botanicals, biotech actives) and vendor capabilities.
- Recommend improvements in formulations for efficacy, safety, and cost optimization.
- M.Pharm / B.Pharm / M.Sc (Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field).
- 2–6 years of hands-on experience in skincare/cosmetic/dermatology formulations.
- Strong understanding of actives (retinoids, clindamycin, adapalene, kojic acid, arbutin, AHAs, peptides, sunscreens, etc.).
- Familiarity with emulsions, gels, suspensions, serums, ointments, and controlled release formulations.
- Knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements for dermo-cosmetic and prescription categories.
- Excellent documentation and presentation skills.
- Innovative mindset with problem-solving abilities.
Similar jobs
Senior Formulation & Development (F&D) Chemist
GlocalRise HR Pvt Ltd
India
3 days ago
R&D Scientist - Analytical Development
ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LTD
India
3 days ago
Formulation Scientist
Nat Habit
Turigram, India
3 days ago
Formulation Development Scientist
Azurity Pharmaceuticals
Hyderabad, India
3 days ago
Cosmetic Chemist
Clinderma
Pune, India
3 days ago
Flow Cytometry Development Scientist (L&L)
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences
Mangaluru, India
10 days ago
Analytical Development Scientist
Azurity Pharmaceuticals
Hyderabad, India
10 days ago
© 2025 Qureos. All rights reserved.