Formulation Manager / Head of Formulation R&D

Essential qualifications and experience

• A degree in Pharmacy, a PhD in Pharmaceutics or an equivalent scientific qualification

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in generic pharmaceutical formulation development, including team or technical leadership responsibilities

• Strong experience in complex oral solid dosage forms, such as immediate-release, modified-release, bilayer, fixed-dose combination and poorly soluble products

• Experience in developing products for highly regulated markets, with European Union market experience required

• Evidenced experienced in development of high-potency products, incl. oncology products and Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients products

• Practical understanding of pharmaceutical patents and the development of non-infringing formulation alternatives involving salts, polymorphs, excipients and manufacturing processes

• Experience applying Quality by Design and Design of Experiments methodologies

• Strong understanding of dissolution development and bioequivalence risk management

• Hands-on experience in scale-up and technology transfer from laboratory to commercial production

• Good professional English

What makes this opportunity unique

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Influence the scientific direction of Davipharm’s formulation portfolio

• Lead complex projects intended for highly regulated markets

• Develop and mentor a team of formulation professionals

• Work closely with Adamed R&D and external scientific partners

• Receive competitive salary and benefits package

• Be a part of one of the Best Place to Work in Vietnam and company certified by Happiness at Work

Join international team of experts Ready for the next step? If you are passionate about formulation science, technical problem-solving and developing high-performing scientific teams, we would be pleased to hear from you. Davipharm welcomes applications from qualified local and international professionals. Candidates should be willing and able to work at our Binh Duong location.