India's DMPLOI - Jobs & Networking AppCadila Pharmaceuticals Limited has announced a recruitment opportunity for experienced pharmaceutical professionals in its Formulation Development (OSD) department. The company is inviting applications for the position of Research Associate at its Dholka, Gujarat facility. Candidates with an M.Pharm degree and 3–8 years of relevant formulation development experience are encouraged to apply.
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to build a career with one of India’s leading pharmaceutical organizations focused on innovation, quality, and research.
Job Overview
Particular Details
Company Name
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited
Job Role
Research Associate
Department
Formulation Development (OSD)
Qualification
M.Pharm
Experience
3–8 Years (Relevant Experience)
Job Location
Dholka, Gujarat
Employment Type
Full-Time
Application Mode
Email
About Cadila Pharmaceuticals
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited is one of India’s renowned pharmaceutical companies with a strong presence in research, development, manufacturing, and global healthcare solutions. The company develops high-quality pharmaceutical formulations and offers excellent career growth opportunities for skilled professionals.
Vacancy Details
Department: Formulation Development (OSD)
Position: Research Associate
Qualification Required:
Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)
Experience Required:
3 to 8 years of relevant experience in formulation development.
Job Location:
Dholka, Gujarat
Roles & Responsibilities
Develop Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) formulations.
Perform pre-formulation and formulation studies.
Execute product development activities according to project timelines.
Prepare technical documentation and development reports.
Conduct technology transfer activities.
Coordinate with analytical, production, and quality teams.
Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory guidelines.
Support process optimization and product lifecycle management.
Required Technical Skills
Oral Solid Dosage (Tablet/Capsule) formulation development.
Pre-formulation studies.
QbD (Quality by Design) concepts.
Scale-up and technology transfer.
Stability study knowledge.
Regulatory documentation.
GMP and GLP compliance.
Troubleshooting formulation challenges.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should possess:
M.Pharm qualification.
3–8 years of relevant formulation development experience.
Strong technical understanding of OSD product development.
Good documentation and communication skills.
Ability to work in a cross-functional R&D environment.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can send their updated resume via email.
Email ID: vaishakhi.mistri@cadilapharma.com
Apply with an updated CV highlighting your formulation development experience and technical expertise.
Why Join Cadila Pharmaceuticals?
Work with a reputed pharmaceutical organization.
Exposure to advanced formulation development projects.
Professional growth and learning opportunities.
Collaborative R&D work environment.
Opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare products.
Technical FAQs
1. What does a Research Associate in Formulation Development (OSD) do?
A Research Associate develops oral solid dosage formulations such as tablets and capsules, performs formulation optimization, conducts stability studies, and supports technology transfer for commercial manufacturing.
2. What technical skills are important for this role?
Candidates should have knowledge of pre-formulation studies, excipient compatibility, Quality by Design (QbD), scale-up techniques, stability studies, GMP documentation, and regulatory requirements.
3. Why is Quality by Design (QbD) important in formulation development?
QbD helps identify critical quality attributes and process parameters early in development, improving product quality, manufacturing consistency, and regulatory compliance.
4. What analytical techniques are commonly used during OSD formulation development?
Common techniques include HPLC, UV spectroscopy, dissolution testing, particle size analysis, moisture analysis, hardness testing, friability testing, and disintegration testing.
5. What is technology transfer in pharmaceutical development?
Technology transfer is the systematic process of transferring a developed formulation and manufacturing process from the R&D laboratory to the commercial production facility while ensuring product quality and reproducibility.
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