Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTIONAbout SyngeneIncorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene' s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240 - strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.Designation: Formulation Scientist - BPHJob Location: BBRC, Syngene International Ltd., BengaluruDepartment: Biopharmaceutics (BPH)Position Level: 8-IIJob Purpose: To conduct and assist in pre-formulation and phase-appropriate formulation development activities to support pre-clinical and clinical studies.Key Responsibilities:

• Physicochemical properties assessment through pre-formulation studies for new chemical entities (NCEs).
• Formulation development and feasibility studies to support pre-clinical pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacology (PD) and toxicology (safety) studies.
• Assist in oral drug product development to support clinical studies, including but not limited to oral solution, suspension, tablet and capsule dosage forms.
• Good knowledge/ understanding on solid state characterization of drug substances.
• Biopharmaceutical risk assessment for drug substance & drug product using in vitro, in silico, in vivo tools.
• Handling and good knowledge on basic analytical tools/ instruments, used in drug discovery and formulation development work.
• Record, summarize and present experimental data/ results appropriately and assist in drafting relevant scientific/technical reports.
• Good working knowledge on MS Office and basic scientific software/ tools, used in drug discovery and formulation development work space.
• Work collaboratively with internal cross-functional teams while exhibiting the core values of the department and company.

Educational Qualifications & Experience:M. Pharm or M.S. in Pharmaceutics/ Pharmaceutical Technology/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Industrial Pharmacy with 5-8 years of relevant industrial experienceTechnical Skills:Understanding on physicochemical properties, Pre-formulation, Formulation Development, Formulation Stability Studies, Solid State Characterization, Data Interpretation.Performance Expectations:

• Able to decide & interpret data.
• Perform as Independent Contributor.
• Able to broadly plan the work and able to present the results to clients.
• Able to balance Speed & Accuracy in work.
• Able to learn the work quickly.
• Accurate in performing experiment.
• Able to follow the direction(s) to execute work.
• Keeps supervisor informed.
• Able to manage quality documentation.
• Be timely with work.

Functional/Behavioral Skills:Team Player, Ready to Learn, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Good Writing, Communication and Presentation skillsEqual Opportunity Employer:It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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