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Scientist - Pharmaceutical Development

Sandoz
Sandoz
2-5 years
Not Disclosed
10 Dec. 29, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Scientist – Pharmaceutical Development
Job ID: REQ-10023719
Location: Telangana, India
Division: Sandoz – Development
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular

Company Overview:
Sandoz, a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, delivered over 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable medicines and are continuously expanding our development capabilities, production sites, and partnerships to ensure sustainable access to healthcare worldwide. At Sandoz, we foster an open, collaborative, and inclusive culture, empowering employees to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patient lives.

Role Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Scientist – Pharmaceutical Development to independently plan, execute, and document scientific experiments, GMP testing, and manufacturing activities. This role requires innovation, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to support pharmaceutical development projects, optimize processes, and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize, perform, and document scientific experiments, GMP testing, and manufacturing plant activities under minimal supervision.

  • Utilize specialized tools, instruments, and facilities; perform maintenance and qualification of equipment.

  • Identify and resolve technical or operational conflicts; contribute to process improvement initiatives.

  • Document raw data, evaluate and interpret results, propose and implement subsequent experiments.

  • Review and verify raw data generated by colleagues; approve test results and experiments.

  • Author protocols, technical reports, SOPs, and other scientific documentation.

  • Develop or optimize new methods and processes in laboratory or plant settings; contribute to the implementation of new technologies.

  • Ensure compliance with cGMP standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

  • Train and coach associate scientists, technicians, and trainees.

  • Participate in project-specific sub-teams and contribute to assigned project tasks.

  • Establish control procedures and specifications for critical quality attributes, materials, and processes.

  • Report and present scientific and technical results internally; contribute to publications, presentations, and patents.

  • Lead technical meetings at local and SDC network levels, supporting cross-functional collaboration.

Experience & Requirements:

  • Educational Qualification: M.Pharm (2–5 years’ experience) or PhD (1–3 years’ experience) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field.

  • Proven expertise in pharmaceutical development, laboratory experiments, and process optimization.

  • Strong knowledge of cGMP, laboratory equipment, process simulation, and materials science.

  • Proficiency in SOP development, technical writing, and experimental design.

  • Ability to collaborate across functions and contribute to project management and operations execution.

Why Sandoz:
Joining Sandoz means being part of a global leader in generics and biosimilars, contributing to affordable healthcare worldwide. We offer a supportive, agile, and flexible hybrid work environment where diversity, inclusion, and personal growth are valued.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Sandoz is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace for all employees, supporting diversity in background, thought, and experience.