Assistant Manager, Formulation Research and Development Department

Job Context

• Popular Pharmaceuticals PLC. is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies in Bangladesh having state-of-the art manufacturing plant located in Tongi. Over the past twenty years we are maintaining very high growth rate in the pharmaceutical industry and today we are an organization of about 10000 employees. Popular Pharmaceuticals PLC. has already won the trust of the physicians and other stakeholders both in home and abroad. We export our medicines to 34 countries around the world.

• To continue our success as a leading and innovative pharmaceutical company, we are looking for smart, talented and energetic candidates to join in our winning team.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development activities for solid, liquid, sterile injectable, ophthalmic and other dosage forms

• Design, develop, and optimize formulations in alignment with target product profiles (TPP), quality requirements, and applicable regulatory standards

• Plan, supervise, and evaluate laboratory-scale formulation studies, while providing technical guidance for scale-up activities from pilot batches to commercial manufacturing

• Investigate and resolve formulation, process, and manufacturing challenges encountered during product development, technology transfer, and and plant batches

• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), and cross-functional departments to ensure smooth product development and transfer

• Support the preparation, review, and submission of regulatory documentation, including CTD dossiers, ensuring compliance with ICH, FDA, EMA, and other relevant international regulatory guidelines

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for formulation enhancement, process optimization, cost reduction, and operational efficiency

• Ensure that all development activities are conducted in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), regulatory expectations, and organizational quality standards

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Pharmaceutical/Medicine Companies

• M. Pharm from any reputed institution

• Age At least 30 years

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in Research and Development

Skills:

• Depth knowledge on formulation development of solid oral, liquid, sterile injectable, ophthalmic, and other dosage forms

• Knowledge of FDA, EMA, WHO, and other regulatory requirements

• Project planning and execution

• Team leadership and mentoring

• Decision-making and accountability

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to interpret complex data and create actionable recommendations

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Salary

• Attractive compensation package will be offered to deserving candidates

Compensation & other benefits

• Provident Fund

• Gratuity

• Festival Bonus: 3 (Yearly)

• Leave Fare Assistance (LFA)

• Soft Furnishing Allowance (SFA)

• Mobile Phone Allowance (MSA)

• Profit Bonus

• Medical Facility

• Earn Leave Encashment

• Group Life Insurance

• Subsidized Lunch Facility

• Pick & Drop Facility

• Weekly Holiday: 2 days

If you think you are the right person that we are looking for, please apply through online only.We discourage hard-copy of the CV.