Pfizer is a leading global biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and providing innovative medicines and vaccines. With a strong focus on research and development (R&D), Pfizer has been at the forefront of healthcare advancements, including breakthroughs in vaccines, oncology, and rare diseases.
Pfizer’s PharmSci (Pharmaceutical Sciences) division plays a crucial role in drug formulation, ensuring safe and effective delivery of medicines. The Chennai R&D center is a key hub for formulation development, supporting global drug innovation.
Job Title: Associate Scientist-PharmSci Formulation
Location: Chennai, India
Job Type: Full-time
Posted: Today
Requisition ID: 4938252
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop parenteral formulations under moderate supervision.
- Conduct pre-formulation studies and define formulation strategies.
- Perform patent searches, proof-of-concept studies, and physicochemical evaluations (solubility, pKa, logP).
- Analyze osmolality, viscosity, specific gravity, headspace, and oxygen/light sensitivity.
- Conduct pH stability, freeze-thaw cycling, and material compatibility studies.
- Perform in-use stability testing and preservative effectiveness testing.
- Draft scientific protocols, reports, and stability documentation.
- Support pivotal/process optimization batches and submission batches.
- Handle regulatory documentation (Test License, Import License, NOC).
- Operate lyophilization (freeze-drying) techniques and equipment (autoclave, lyophilizer).
- Maintain audit-ready lab conditions.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Education: M.Pharm (Pharmacy)
- Experience: 1-3 years in pharmaceutical formulation development (preferably in parenterals).
- Skills: Strong analytical and technical expertise in drug formulation, stability studies, and lyophilization.
- Work Location: On-site (Chennai)
Benefits at Pfizer:
✔ Competitive salary & performance bonuses
✔ Health & wellness programs
✔ Career growth in global R&D
✔ Work with cutting-edge pharmaceutical technologies
✔ Employee support & development programs
