Product Development Officer

Sydenham Laboratories, Inc. (SLI) is an ISO 9001:2008, HACCP Certified, PIC/s GMP compliant pharmaceutical company that develops and manufactures healthcare products. SLI manufactures oral drug preparations in dosage forms of tablet, capsule, syrup, and powder for suspension. Non-penicillin, penicillin and cephalexin-based products are manufactured in separate buildings with 'clean room hepa-filtered' exclusive air-handling systems to ensure zero-cross contamination. SLI also manufactures food supplements in the above dosage forms.

SLI is founded in 1971 by Dr. Eduardo R. dela Cruz, MD, a cardiologist and a former president of Philippine Medical Association.

SLI derived its name from one of the great British physicians, Dr. Thomas Sydenham, known as the English Hippocrates, the founder of clinical medicine, and an advocate of effective management of illness that emphasized detailed observation and maintained patient records.

The Role

• Develop new products compliant to client and regulatory requirements at the shortest time, quality, and competitive price in the market
• Conduct trials on existing products with or without modifications as required by clients.
• Conduct physicochemical analyses and stability studies on the results of trials.
• Conduct research to support modification of existing products.
• Coordinates closely with Product Introduction officer/Production for the scheduling of products for compression, encapsulation, capping, blistering, stripping, and other works related to the pilot batch of a particular product.
• Assists in the request of materials needed in the development and helps in follow-up Purchasing
• Participate in the conduct of problem solving analysis and design of experiments during product development.
• Conducts inventory of materials, finished products, glass wares, fixtures and books of the department
• Submits weekly reports to superior on accomplishments, plants, issues and concerns.
• Performs other duties assigned by Supervisor from time to time
  
  

Ideal Profile

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's/College Degree in Pharmacy.
• Preferably with Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) License
• Experience in product development is an advantage but fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• With knowledge on product development technical activities such as pre-formulation (research), Design of Experiment, Problem Solving Analysis and use of Risk Assessment Tools
• Must have good analytical skills given sets of data
• Goal-oriented, can work with minimal supervision and open-minded
• Residing in Dasmariñas, Cavite or nearby provinces.
• Can start as soon as possible.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity within company with a solid track record of success
• Flexible working options
• Great financial rewards