Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Job Location
Gurugram, India
Vacancy
1
Designation
Senior Manager R&D
Job Type
Not specified
Job Description
- We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager - R&D and Production (Lyophilization) to lead formulation development, optimization, and scale-up of lyophilized products for molecular diagnostic applications
- The role focuses on stabilizing reagents, enzymes, and assays for long-term storage across multiple diagnostic kit applications, including point-of-care use
- requirements: Lead and optimize lyophilization processes for diagnostic reagents, enzymes, and formulations
- Design formulations and excipient systems to ensure stability, activity retention, and product shelf-life
- Collaborate with assay development teams to ensure compatibility of lyophilized reagents with molecular diagnostic kits
- Conduct scale-up studies and oversee production for mass manufacturing
- Support regulatory documentation, stability studies, and validation protocols
- Troubleshoot formulation challenges and drive continuous improvement
- Mentor and guide junior scientists, providing technical leadership in formulation sciences
- benefits: PhD/Master s in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in lyophilization, formulation development, or related field
- Strong expertise in lyophilization cycle design, excipient selection, and formulation science
- Hands-on experience with diagnostic reagents, enzymes, or biologics
- Knowledge of analytical methods for stability and characterization
- Familiarity with cGMP, regulatory guidelines, and technology transfer
- Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and project management skills