Senior Scientist – Formulation Lab – Merck Life Science – Mumbai
Job Overview
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Date PostedJanuary 8, 2026
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Expiration dateFebruary 7, 2026
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Job Description
Work Your Magic with us!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That’s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Your Role We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced senior scientist to join our Formulation and Technology Center, Mumbai India within the Life Science R&D. You will likewise shape the strategic formulation and process development of small and large molecule parenteral like peptides. Experience with generics and complex parenteral drug products such as lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), liposomes or controlled-release dosage forms is desired while working on peptides (e.g. GLP-1) is a strong plus. Having experience of analytical tools and product scale up is added advantage. Your role focuses primarily on application data generation, proof of concepts, consultation on selection, impact and reproducibility of excipient in parenteral formulations. You will actively be driving the adoption of new technologies and products – including use of AI to accelerate dosage development. This role requires you to manage a diverse excipient portfolio, collaborate across functions, customer visits, trainings, thought leadership and represent early-stage development in internal and external partnerships. You will be working with R&D, franchise, commercial, regulatory affairs and customers on a global basis. Our team provides an environment that you will be working in a a culture of scientific rigor, innovation, and continuous improvement, You will work alongside colleagues with expertise in solid and liquid applications. You will be integrated in a dynamic environment, including external collaborations. This role demands approximate of 10% of time to travel within and outside India for the business purpose.
Who You Are
- You hold a Master’s degree or Ph.D in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Technology, Science, Biotechnology or biochemistry (Ph.D. preferred).
- You bring at least 5 years of industry experience in drug product development and scale up, technology transfer.
- You have a proven track record in parenteral formulation and process development, analytical tool like chromatography, light scattering particle analysis, ideally with small and large molecules.
- You have worked sufficiently with cross-functional teams and external collaborations effectively.
- You possess hands-on experience or strategic oversight of digitalization and new technologies in formulation or analytical workflows.
- Experience with complex drug delivery systems, such as nanoparticles, LNPs, or controlled-release injectables is highly desirable.
- You demonstrate strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, Fluency in English, written and verbal is must
- You are an excellent communicator who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and values digitalization and automation in pharmaceutical development.
- Approximately 10% traveling within or outside India.
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!