Pharmaceutical Specialist

Location:
Lahore, Parkistan

Experience:
5+ Years

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Overview:

We are seeking a meticulous and highly skilled Pharmaceutical Chemist to lead and manage the formulation, testing, and quality assurance of our skincare and cosmetic product line. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cosmetic chemistry, ingredient interactions, regulatory compliance, and innovative formulation design, ensuring that all products meet both efficacy and safety standards. This individual will play a critical role in developing product specifications, managing lab-scale trials, and ensuring compliance with international cosmetic and pharmaceutical regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate and develop new skincare and cosmetic products from concept to final production.
• Conduct ingredient compatibility studies and stability testing to optimize formulations.
• Research innovative ingredients, trends, and technologies to improve product performance and sustainability.
• Create detailed formulation documentation, including lab notebooks, formulation records, and safety data.
• Ensure formulations comply with local and international cosmetic regulations (e.g., EU Cosmetic Regulation, FDA, ISO standards).
• Conduct and supervise testing for microbiological stability, pH, viscosity, and sensory performance.
• Collaborate with regulatory teams to prepare technical dossiers and Product Information Files (PIFs).
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) across all laboratory and production activities.
• Oversee the transition of lab-scale formulations to full-scale production, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to texture, stability, or batch quality.
• Support procurement teams in sourcing high-quality, compliant raw materials and actives.
• Maintain up-to-date Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Certificates of Analysis (CoA).
• Generate and manage formulation specifications, SOPs, and batch manufacturing records.
• Present reports on product performance, testing outcomes, and formulation improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in cosmetic or skincare formulation.
• Proven understanding of raw material chemistry, emulsions, surfactants, preservatives, and active ingredients.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks for cosmetics (EU, GCC, SAHPRA, FDA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in lab instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, and Spectrophotometry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation and collaboration.

Preferred Attributes:

• Well spoken English
• Experience working with natural and sustainable ingredients.
• Knowledge of product stability protocols and claims substantiation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple formulation projects simultaneously.
• Passion for innovation and product development in the skincare or cosmetic industry.

Key Deliverables:

• Formulated, tested, and validated product prototypes ready for scale-up.
• Regulatory-compliant documentation for each formulation.
• Batch consistency and product quality across all production phases.
• Continuous improvements to formulations and processes to enhance performance and cost efficiency.

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Pharmaceutical Specialist
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