Research and Development Executive

Who We AreCCL Pharmaceuticals is a global life sciences company committed to improving access to trusted healthcare. With a presence in more than 20 countries and six decades of impact, we work to enable Healthy, Happy Lives through science-backed solutions.Our portfolio spans diabetes, cardiovascular, neurology, psychiatry, urology, oncology, immunology and biosimilars, cough and cold, vitamins, minerals and supplements segments to name a few. Across all markets, over 3,000 people combine scientific expertise, local insight, and a shared purpose to enhance how individuals live, heal, and care for themselves.Joining CCL Pharmaceuticals means stepping into a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your growth matters as much as your contribution. We enable you to learn, lead, and innovate through every stage of your journey, because the impact we make in healthcare begins with how you Grow with CCL.What You’ll DoIn this role, you will be supporting the development of pharmaceutical formulations from concept to commercialization. You will be responsible for designing and optimizing stable, scalable formulations that meet quality, regulatory, and manufacturing standards, across in-house and third-party setups.Your scope will include pilot trials, pre-formulation studies, scale-up support, and troubleshooting. You will contribute to technology transfer, regulatory documentation, and continuous improvement of existing formulations. Where required, you may also support supervisory responsibilities to ensure continuity and efficiency across R&D operations.You Are Good At

• Developing robust and compliant formulations that are stable and commercially viable.
• Conducting formulation trials from feasibility to confirmatory stages.
• Supporting technology transfer and resolving formulation troubleshooting.
• Executing and documenting pilot and large scale stability studies.
• Reformulating products to resolve stability or compliance deviations.
• Preparing comprehensive documentation for pilot and scale-up batches
• Conducting pre-formulation studies for the product development of generics.
• Researching and compiling raw material documentation for regulatory compliance
• Compiling formulation records and ERP recipe induction.
• Applying structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement techniques
• Ensuring strict adherence to HSE protocols and R&D standards.What You’ll Bring
• Pharm-D or equivalent qualification from an HEC recognized university.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in formulation R&D within the pharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth understanding of formulation development, scale-up, and transfer.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and project coordination abilities.Time management and documentation disciplineFamiliarity with lean practices and process improvement frameworks.Proficiency in MS Office and internet-based research toolsWho You’ll Work WithThis role is plant-based at Sundar and reports into the Senior Executive Manager Research & Development. You will work closely with cross functional teams across Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, and Engineering to ensure seamless product development and transfer.The culture you’ll experience is shaped by three principles:
• Transparency in communication, goals, and decision-making
• Inclusion in how people are developed, supported, and empowered
• Performance-driven mindset that links capability building to business outcomesOur values guide how we work every day:
• Integrity First – Doing the right thing, consistently
• Collaborate to Win – Building success together
• Passion to Grow – Continuous learning and development
• Innovation to Excel – Improving impact through better ideasWhat We Offer
• Opportunity to work on end-to-end formulation development from concept to commercialization
• Exposure to scale-up, technology transfer, and cross-functional plant operations
• A structured learning environment within a growing global pharmaceutical organization
• Hands-on experience with regulatory, quality, and manufacturing interfaces
• A performance-driven culture with clear growth and progression pathwaysImportant NoticeCCL Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered based on merit, qualifications, and organizational need. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.For more information about this opportunity and to apply online, please visit: Job Application