Pfizer

Manager- Technical Services (Formulation Development)

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Hiring Remotely in Goa, IND

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The Role

Leads pharmaceutical formulation and process development at an in-house plant and third-party sites across India. Responsibilities include new product development, reformulation, technology transfer, scale-up, troubleshooting, vendor qualification, regulatory compliance, stability studies, equipment commissioning, documentation, budgeting, and cross-functional project leadership. The role also oversees safety, SOP adherence, training, and manufacturing support for commercialized products.

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Job Purpose
The incumbent leads the Formulations / Process development function at the plant and is also responsible for Formulations / Process development at third party sites across India. Accountable for introduction of new products, reformulation of existing products, operational excellence projects, technology transfers, troubleshooting, new vendor development.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the organization in development and innovation of New Products, Product Enhancement and Product Redesign to meet customer and consumer needs and expectations
Lead a cross functional team to understand the needs of the customer and manage and recommend formulations, processes, ingredients, packaging and equipment to bring assigned projects to successful conclusion.
Lead and manage project schedules and milestones
Lead a cross functional team to manage technology transfer activities of the organization.
Lead trouble shooting activities of the organization and Third-Party sites.
Approve new vendors through evaluation and validation studies
Manage project costs and other departmental activities within budget
Develop and innovate New Product and Process designs that meet customer and consumer expectations for cost and quality.
Understand the needs of the customer and manage and recommend projects that would lead to opportunity for continued brand recognition Set and implement departmental policies, objectives and initiatives
Ensure technology transfer and scale-up activities of products ready for commercialization at Third Party sites and In-house
Evaluate product life cycles and trend analysis
Support the vendor development process and participate in third party audits
Ensure departmental adherence and compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements.
Improve safe work conditions and safe working practices to have zero accidents and environment friendly operations.
Adherence to local legal requirements, EHS policy and EHS standards/ programs/ SOPs to ensure compliance and improve the safety culture.
Participate in safety meetings, EHS programs and EHS events and proactively report and address EHS issues and Near Misses.
Ensure commissioning of new equipments procured for F&D use.
Ensure that the calibration of equipment for F&D is completed satisfactorily as per the respective due date.
Support the development and approval of master manufacturing documents and packing specifications for products manufactured at CMO sites.
Approve the training curriculum assignment and job code allocation for new joiners in the department.
Ensure that the standard operating procedure is followed in the department.
Initiate or approve the payment orders for procurement of materials, external testing orders and chemicals for departmental use.

Skills / Knowledge / Qualification / Experience

B. Pharm / M. Pharm / PhD. with minimum 15 years of experience in pharma.
Strong understanding of:

Formulation principles and excipient functionality
Stability studies and ICH guidelines
GMP / GLP / regulatory requirements
Time management and ability to handle multiple projects

COMPETENCIES
Functional and technical skills
The individual should possess good functional and technical skills to perform the job. Shall thrive in a changing environment and technology.
Demonstrate Business Acumen
Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information
Process Management
Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
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Skills Required

B. Pharm, M. Pharm, or PhD degree
Minimum 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Strong understanding of formulation principles and excipient functionality
Experience with stability studies and ICH guidelines
Knowledge of GMP, GLP, and regulatory requirements
Strong time management and ability to handle multiple projects

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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time are often characterized as generous, with some locations offering the ability to purchase additional vacation days. Feedback suggests this breadth contributes meaningfully to work‑life balance.

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