Formulation Chemist Iv (R&D)

Bausch Health is a global company that develops, manufactures and markets a differentiated product portfolio across multiple high-growth therapeutic areas including Gastroenterology, Generics, Neurology, Ortho Dermatologics and Dentistry. We are delivering on our commitments as we build an innovative company dedicated to advancing global health. Each day, Bausch Health products are used by over 150 million people around the world.

Our approximately 7,000 employees are united around our mission of improving people’s lives with our health care products.

Participates and leads the development of pharmaceutical products. Main area of focus is oral solid dosage forms:

Other:

Document laboratory work in compliance with company policies, government regulations and GMP. Provide general support to Formulation and Process Development Department. Supervise technicians. Provide leadership in laboratory maintenance activities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop processes while performing complex laboratory and manufacturing operations .
• Develops experimental protocols including R&D stability protocols
• Internal and external communications with other operating functional groups (Quality, Regulatory, Stability, Supply Chain, Management, Contract research organizations (CROs), and others)
• Performs new product development activities for oral solids/liquids, including tablets, capsules, liquids, suspensions, emulsions etc.
• Identifies problems during compounding and manufacturing and recommends solutions
• Documents work in compliance with Bausch procedures and Government regulations
• Provides training, supervision, performance reviews and scheduling assistance for Technicians/ junior chemists
• Leads formulation development study design and assists in project planning and project specific budgeting activities
• Conduct laboratory scale experiments using equipment like Mixers, Blenders, Granulators, Tablet press, Capsule fillers etc.
• Performs peer review of data for other staff members

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to work with computers and general laboratory instrumentation
• Conduct an independent research/development work that is either patentable or publishable in peer reviewed journals
• Individual is required to wear and use appropriate protective equipment in laboratory areas
• Must be able to work with standard laboratory chemicals under normal safety precautions and work with hazardous chemicals after proper training
• Must have sufficient manual dexterity to perform laboratory activities in a manner to provide precise and accurate results and work in a safe manner
• May be required to stand for long periods of time to perform laboratory work, and move items weighing up to 25 lbs.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant industrial experience in formulation development.
• Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry or equivalent with 3-7 years of relevant industrial experience in formulation development.
• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry or equivalent with 1-2 years of relevant industrial experience in formulation development.

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