job description
Join Metiska Farma, a leading pharmaceutical company in Indonesia, as an R&D Formulation Supervisor in our dynamic Bali-based team. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to drive innovation in drug development, ensuring high-quality formulations that meet regulatory standards and market demands.
As a Formulation Supervisor, you will oversee the entire product development lifecycle—from conceptualization to commercialization. Your expertise will shape the future of healthcare solutions, contributing to Metiska Farma’s mission of delivering safe, effective, and accessible medications. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented leader with a passion for pharmaceutical science and a commitment to excellence.
Based in the vibrant and strategic location of Bali, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including QA/QC, production, and regulatory affairs, to ensure seamless project execution. Metiska Farma offers a competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact in the healthcare industry.
Responsibility
- Lead and supervise the development, optimization, and scaling of pharmaceutical formulations in compliance with GMP and regulatory guidelines.
- Design and execute stability studies, dissolution testing, and bioequivalence evaluations to ensure product efficacy and safety.
- Collaborate with QA/QC teams to establish and maintain quality control parameters for raw materials and finished products.
- Oversee pilot batch production and troubleshoot formulation challenges to meet project timelines.
- Prepare and review technical documentation, including SOPs, batch records, and regulatory submissions (e.g., BPOM, FDA).
- Mentor and train junior scientists and technicians in formulation techniques, analytical methods, and laboratory best practices.
- Monitor industry trends and innovate new drug delivery systems (e.g., controlled-release, nanotechnology) to enhance product performance.
- Coordinate with supply chain and procurement to source high-quality excipients and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related fields (preferably with a focus on formulation development).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Proven expertise in solid dosage forms (tablets, capsules), liquid formulations, or semi-solids.
- Strong knowledge of GMP, ICH, and local regulatory requirements (BPOM, ASEAN guidelines).
- Proficiency in analytical techniques (HPLC, UV-Vis, dissolution testing) and formulation software (e.g., Design-Expert, Minitab).
- Excellent project management, leadership, and communication skills in English and Indonesian.
- Experience with scale-up processes, technology transfer, and troubleshooting manufacturing issues.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.