ass="" style="text-align: center;" data-start="989" data-end="1053">Research Scientist – Process R&D at PI Health Sciences. MSc Organic Chemistry Candidates Apply Now in Hyderabad!
Are you ready to lead innovation in pharmaceutical process development? PI Health Sciences Ltd, a trusted name in CDMO services, is hiring a Research Scientist – Process R&D in Hyderabad, India. If you are passionate about chemical synthesis, technology transfer, and regulatory excellence, this role allows you to work on cutting-edge Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) projects.
About the Company
PI Health Sciences Ltd is a leading company in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) services for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and intermediates. We focus on delivering high-quality chemical processes that meet regulatory standards while ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Job Title: Research Scientist – Process R&D
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Purpose of the Role:
About the job:
To lead and execute the development, optimization, and scale-up of robust, cost-effective, and regulatory-compliant chemical processes for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and intermediates, ensuring smooth technology transfer from lab to kilo lab and manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Responsibilities
- Drive innovation by designing synthetic routes that align with project timelines and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to technology differentiation strategies that enhance the CDMO’s scientific credibility and client value proposition.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Analytical, QA/QC, Regulatory) to support integrated drug development solutions.
2. Operational Responsibilities
- Perform route scouting and literature search, and develop robust and scalable chemical processes using QbD principles.
- Conduct laboratory experiments for reaction optimization, impurity profiling, and process safety assessment.
- Prepare and review technical reports, SOPs, and technology transfer documents.
- Ensure compliance with GMP/GLP and EHS standards during lab-scale and pilot-scale operations.
- Participate in troubleshooting during scale-up or commercial production batches and provide technical support during client audits.
3. Financial Responsibilities
- Optimize process economics by reducing cycle time, improving yield, and minimizing raw material costs.
- Support cost estimation activities during project proposals or client RFQs by providing technical insights.
4. People & Collaboration Responsibilities
- Guide junior team members on experimental planning, data interpretation, and documentation best practices.
- Promote a culture of safety, learning, and innovation within the team.
- Work closely with Program Management and Business Development to align project goals with customer expectations.
Qualifications & Experience
Education: M.Sc (Organic Chemistry)
Experience: 3–9 years of experience in Process R&D, preferably in CDMO organizations
Skills: Hands-on expertise in synthesis, scale-up, impurity profiling, and technology transfer. Familiarity with analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, NMR) and regulatory documentation.
Keywords: Research Scientist, Job Posting, Process R&D, CDMO, API, Pharmaceutical, Organic Chemistry, Scale-up, Regulatory Compliance
