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Lead Scientist – Formulation & Development (Small Molecules / Sterile Injectables)Role SummaryVenus Remedies is seeking a Lead Scientist – Formulation & Development (Small Molecules) to lead sterile injectable development for new off-patent small molecules and non-hormone/non-steroid parenteral products. The role spans feasibility through commercial readiness, with strong ownership of complex injectable generics, safety-enhanced reformulations, and IND-enabling formulations for differentiated molecules.A core expectation is deep, hands-on capability in troubleshooting and lifecycle strengthening of high-value sterile products across oncology and non-oncology portfolios.Key ResponsibilitiesSterile Injectable Development (Core)- Lead end-to-end formulation development of parenteral dosage forms: solutions, suspensions, lyophilized products, complex/combination injectables. - Execute pre-formulation studies: physicochemical characterization, solubility & pH profiling, excipient compatibility, forced degradation, and stability risk mapping. - Apply QbD/DoE to define CQAs/CPPs, build robust control strategies, and ensure scalable, reproducible formulations. - Select excipients scientifically with clear rationale aligned to global regulatory expectations.Safety-Enhanced Reformulation / Platform Molecules- Lead formulation programs aimed at reducing toxicity / improving tolerability of established antimicrobial or critical-care injectable classes via formulation and delivery approaches. - Develop IND-ready drug products for novel derivatives/platform molecules, ensuring rapid concept-to-clinic translation.Troubleshooting & Lifecycle Management (Must-Have)- Independently troubleshoot sterile products prone to instability or manufacturing challenges. - Solve issues such as precipitation, pH drift, degradation, incompatibility, particulate formation, lyophilization defects, container-closure interactions, and cold-chain deviations. - Drive product robustness, manufacturability enhancement, cost optimization, and post-approval changes.Other deliverables- Lead pilot/scale-up batches and transfer processes to GMP sites. - Review/approve batch records, transfer protocols, PPQ readiness packages, and process risk assessments. - Author/review dossier sections covering formulation rationale, process design, controls, stability, and lifecycle change strategies. - Provide strong scientific responses to regulatory queries. - Mentor scientists/associates; review protocols, raw data, and reports. - Manage deliverables, timelines, and budgets.Qualifications- Ph.D./M.Pharm/MS in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Sciences. - 10+ years in sterile injectable formulation & development including lyophilized products. - Strong record in off-patent small molecules, complex generics, and commercial troubleshooting. - Expertise in QbD/DoE, excipient science, stability design, scale-up, process optimization and tech transfer. - Knowledge of ICH and global regulatory expectations