Research & Development (Pharmacist) at Vixa Pharmacy

Job Description

• Developing new products, basic research for expanding scientific knowledge and applied research for improving existing and new products.
• Manages and directs the research and development programs to meet organizational needs and to capitalize on potential new products.
• Oversees complex research projects, analyzes results and provides recommendations based on findings.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets related to Research and development.
• Development and management of the R&D Governance and Plans.
• Driving continuous improvements to R&D processes both internally to the department and outside business.
• Staying informed on R & D field at large in order to make sure the company is up –to-date and current with the most advanced Research trend.
• Developing prototypes for range of products based on company's technology.
• Collaborating with medical professionals to run pre-clinical and clinical testing of prototypes.
• Document all phases of research and development from inception to completion.
• Handle research and development of immunoassays on manual or automated platforms.
• Investigate new technologies and novel biomarkers.
• Complying with the ever-changing government regulations standards requires of R&D so as to ensure all new and existing products meet the acceptable guidelines.
• Ensure constant checks to ascertain the quality standards of the products.
• Evaluate the product offered by the company to ensure its functionality.
• Resolve a problem with an existing product that malfunctions and find a new solution.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Pharmacy (PHARMACIST ONLY)
• MBA Qualification will be added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Research and Development in Pharmaceutical sector.
• Below 35 years

Skills Requirements:

• Leadership and Management Skills
• Budgeting Ability
• Communication and Presentation skills
• Ingenuity and creativity
• Ability to think quickly, logically and analytically
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to produce report in a timely manner.
• Attention to detail.
• Think analytically and reporting skills.
• Good Team player.