Team Leader - Product LCM

At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation & our mission is to provide a better quality of life for the entire family by delivering best in class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism.

Our core values: Respect, Collaboration, innovation, Integrity and Compassion - Combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve, enable Talents , create a healthy work environment, and accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.

At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation & our mission is to provide a better quality of life for the entire family by delivering best in class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism.

Our core values: Respect, Collaboration, innovation, Integrity and Compassion - Combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve, enable Talents , create a healthy work environment, and accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.

Detailed Job Description

• Lead, guide, and plan the work of team members, including new joiners.
• Conduct literature surveys, patent searches, and prepare Prototype Formulation Reports.
• Identify the reference product and initiate procurement processes.
• Develop the Quality Target Product Profile (QTPP) based on literature review and reference product characterization.
• Identify and finalize API and excipient sources for new product development.
• Perform and conclude pre-formulation/Drug–Excipient compatibility studies for assigned projects.
• Participate in product process optimization and reformulation activities, including report writing and project closure.
• Prepare registration dossiers of products for submission to health authorities.
• Design and execute pharmaceutical experiments for new product development using the QbD approach.
• Review analytical development data and compile product-related information systematically.
• Support manufacturing of batches for process optimization, submission, and bioequivalence (BE) studies.
• Possess knowledge of Bioequivalence studies, Q1/Q2/Q3 equivalence, IVRT, and IVPT.
• Support manufacturing of pilot/scale-up batches, prepare necessary documentation, and execute technology transfer of products and processes to production.
• Draft and maintain R&D SOPs in compliance with cGMP and GDP principles.
• Prepare periodic project reports and present updates to the Manager.
• Collaborate effectively with Analytical R&D, Supply Chain, Production, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs to ensure timely project completion.
• Handle eQMS activities related to projects.

Core Competencies

• Strong result orientation with a focus on process excellence and departmental achievements.
• Analytical mindset with a structured and responsible approach.
• Strong cost-consciousness with the ability to balance efficiency and quality.
• High attention to detail, accountability, and ownership.
• Excellent leadership, team-building, and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English.
• Highly disciplined, motivated, and organized professional.

Qualification / Functional Knowledge

Education:

• Master’s degree in Pharmacy (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.

Experience:

• 10+ years of extensive experience in formulation development of pharmaceutical dosage forms for global markets.
• Expert in using QbD – Design Expert and Minitab software applications.
• Significant exposure in addressing regulatory queries for US-FDA, EU, Canada, UAE, MENA, and KSA markets.
• Proven experience in handling diverse dosage forms, including injectables, in an R&D environment.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.Julphar.net to read more about us and the journey of Julphar

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.Julphar.net to read more about us and the journey of Julphar