Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Develop a range of oral dosage forms, including tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations. Perform foundational research on APIs, excipients, reference products, and relevant patent landscapes. Use Quality-by-Design principles to optimize formulation strategies and enhance process robustness. Lead activities related to scale-up, feasibility studies, proof-of-concept batches, and registration manufacturing; prepare clear, comprehensive technical and regulatory documentation. Collaborate with analytical teams, warehouse operations, regulatory affairs, and tech-transfer personnel to keep projects aligned and on schedule. Ensure strict adherence to GMP standards, internal procedures, and safety protocols; act as a technical expert during audits and inspections. Review and authorize batch manufacturing records; contribute to internal audit programs and continuous-improvement initiatives such as Lean Six Sigma. Maintain organized development records, manage raw-material requests, and oversee technical documentation. Offer scientific oversight to CRO partners and support evaluations of new equipment, process enhancements, and emerging technologies.

Skills & Competencies

Proven experience working with either solid oral dosage development or liquid product formulation. Strong understanding of GMP, QbD frameworks, regulatory submission requirements across Canada/US/EU, and proficiency in literature and patent searches. Experience with tech transfer, scientific documentation, and preparation for audits. Solid grasp of manufacturing equipment, production processes, and established pharmaceutical industry standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Science, Pharmacy, or an equivalent discipline (or comparable technical diploma), accompanied by at least 3-5 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person