Scientist at Cipla – for API Process R&D Role, Apply Now!
Cipla is hiring a Scientist in Bangalore, Karnataka! This full-time role offers the opportunity to develop and optimize API processes, support technology transfer, and contribute to innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing. If you have a passion for process R&D, regulatory compliance, and creating high-quality, cost-effective solutions, this could be your next career move. Apply today to join one of India’s leading pharma companies!
Scientist at Cipla
Location: Bangalore
Req Id: 95621
Education Qualification: M.Sc. Organic Chemistry
Relevant Work Experience: 3-5 years in process R&D
Job Purpose:
Develop, optimise, and execute the process for APIs to ensure on-time implementation within budget.
Key Accountabilities for Scientist
Develop API process in lab
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Carry out literature survey and route selection for assigned project.
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Prepare and execute development strategy for the assigned project.
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Maintain record book of experiments, results from ADL.
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Optimize process parameters for robustness and cost efficiency as Scientist.
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Support new IP asset creation through experiments on new processes and polymorphs.
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Maintain and calibrate lab instruments as per schedule.
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Follow safety procedures (GLP) and green chemistry principles.
Prepare development report and MPG
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Prepare tech transfer documents (MPG, solubility chart, development report) in coordination with ROC as Scientist.
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Coordinate with manufacturing units for pilot, pre-validation, validation batches under supervision.
Conduct QbD and impurity studies
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Perform QbD studies with the QbD team.
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Conduct impurity profile, carryover studies, genotoxic impurity identification/synthesis/characterization as Scientist.
Support procurement and vendor qualification
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Perform experiments for vendor qualification upon material receipt.
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Compare trend data to shortlist vendors.
Ensure compliance with stage gate and milestones
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Complete stage gate and milestone checklist activities on time.
Major Challenges
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Delays due to slow analytical results from ADL.
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Rework due to poor quality raw materials as Scientist.
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Additional experiments needed due to changing product development requirements.
Key Interactions
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Manufacturing, SCM, ADL (frequently)
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QA, QC, IP, ROC, Safety, Engineering (frequently or as needed)
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Vendors and suppliers (as needed)
Dimensions
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Process development for 4 projects (last year)
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Plant execution for 1 project (last year) as Scientist
Key Decisions
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Use of reagents, solvents, reaction conditions.
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Route selection (to GL)
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Vendor selection for raw materials, instruments (to SCM)
