Manager - Research & Development

We are looking for our client - an experienced and dynamic Manager – R&D to lead and manage pharmaceutical research, development, and operational activities. The ideal candidate should have 14–18 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, product development, technology transfer, and scale-up activities.

The candidate will be responsible for managing R&D projects from product conceptualization and formulation development through optimization, scale-up, documentation, and successful technology transfer to commercial manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

R&D & Product Development

• Lead and manage formulation development activities for new pharmaceutical products.
• Plan, execute, and monitor R&D projects in line with business and product development objectives.
• Develop and optimize formulations and manufacturing processes for various dosage forms.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot formulation and process-related challenges.
• Conduct trials, optimization batches, and scale-up activities as required.
• Ensure timely completion of product development projects as per defined timelines.

Technology Transfer & Scale-Up

• Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams for successful technology transfer.
• Support scale-up activities from laboratory/pilot scale to commercial manufacturing.
• Prepare and review technology transfer documents, development reports, specifications, and related technical documentation.
• Provide technical support during exhibit, validation, and commercial batches.

Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure R&D activities comply with GMP, regulatory requirements, SOPs, and internal quality standards.
• Managing day to day operational issues and activities
• Review and approve development protocols, reports, specifications, and other technical documents.
• Support regulatory submissions by providing required technical and product development information.
• Maintain complete and accurate R&D records and documentation.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage the R&D team to achieve departmental objectives.
• Allocate projects and responsibilities according to team capabilities and business priorities.
• Monitor team performance and ensure timely completion of assigned activities.
• Train and develop team members on formulation development, processes, documentation, and compliance requirements.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, productivity improvement, and product quality enhancement.
• Stay updated with developments in pharmaceutical technology, formulation techniques, and regulatory expectations.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives within the R&D function.

Required Qualification

• M. Pharma from a recognized institution.
• M. Pharma candidates with relevant specialization and strong formulation R&D experience will be preferred.

Required Experience & Skills

• 14–18 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical R&D/formulation development.
• Strong experience in pharmaceutical product development and process optimization.
• Hands-on knowledge of scale-up and technology transfer activities.
• Strong understanding of GMP, regulatory requirements, documentation, and quality systems.
• Proven experience in managing R&D projects and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet development timelines.

Pay: ₹90,000.00 - ₹115,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person