Research Associate Job at Piramal Pharma
Are you searching for a high-impact Research Associate role in the pharmaceutical industry? This is an exciting opportunity at Piramal Pharma Limited offering top-tier M Pharm Jobs for candidates passionate about formulation development. If you’re looking for an opportunity for pharm graduates to work on innovative drug development projects, this role is your gateway to a thriving pharma career.
About the Company
Piramal Pharma Solutions is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) providing end-to-end solutions across the drug lifecycle. The company operates through an integrated network of facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering services in drug discovery, process development, clinical trial supplies, and commercial manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Research Associate – Formulation Development (FD)
- Job ID: R00001646
- Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
- Company: Piramal Pharma Solutions
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Work Mode: Onsite
- Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Role Overview
The Research Associate – Formulation Development (FD) is responsible for supporting formulation and process development activities across new chemical entities (NCE), generic products, and line extension projects. The role involves execution of GMP batches, documentation, scale-up, and technology transfer while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform formulation development for NCE, generic, and line extension projects
- Prepare and review literature summaries and development reports
- Execute and/or supervise formulation and process development activities
- Support manufacturing of GMP batches for assigned products
- Prepare and review technical documents such as MFC, BMR, BPR, and stability protocols
- Participate in departmental audits and ensure compliance
- Follow GxP guidelines (GMP, GDP) and train team members accordingly
- Execute and supervise scale-up and pilot-scale batches under GMP conditions
- Prepare and review technology transfer documents and support transfer to manufacturing sites
- Manage QMS documentation including change control, deviation, SOPs, and OOS
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and clients through meetings and communication
- Provide training on SOPs, technologies, and project-related activities
- Oversee calibration and maintenance of R&D instruments and equipment
- Procure materials and equipment parts for project requirements
- Maintain safe and hygienic working conditions in the department
- Ensure use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during operations
- Attend departmental trainings (FD, EHS, QA, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with EHS requirements in lab and pilot plant
- Support proposal preparation for new projects
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned
Educational Qualification
Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical knowledge in formulation development, attention to quality and compliance, and the ability to work collaboratively in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
Work Environment
- Laboratory and pilot plant setting
- GMP-regulated environment
- Cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and clients
