Senior Formulation/Process Scientist

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via: 

Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and 
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services. 
 

Job Description & Qualifications

Join our Technical Services Team in Carole Park whereby we manufacture high quality tablets and capsules so that people can live healthier at every stage of life.

$2,000 new starter stay bonus to successful candidates (half paid at 6 months and the remainder paid when you reach one year with us).

Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight of technical and formulation knowledge for product transfers, new product launches, validations, and process improvement activities.   

• Manages multiple projects, and directs planning and development of troubleshooting initiatives, and formulation and process improvement activities at Carole Park manufacturing sites. This includes development and execution of trial batches to support improvements

• Participates in introduction of new products or product health projects

• Reviews annual product reviews and assist in defining corrective actions.

• Reviews site recommendations regarding Critical Process Parameters, Critical Material Attributes, and Process Control Strategies

• Assists Technical Service Department in defining investigative and validation criteria.  

• Reviews and approves manufacturing investigations related to product quality, engineering trials, and validation protocols and reports.

• Assists in educating and training local technical services and manufacturing personnel in formulation process control, and design concepts.

• Write and review formal reports regarding product launch, investigation, process improvement, status, and resolution.

• Develops investigation strategies, and drive project timelines, as necessary.

• Works as part of an interdepartmental team to support local investigation and validation priorities.

• Keeps current with global regulatory guidelines, compendial requirements, and technical investigations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

About you:

• Pharmaceutical experience with emphasis on drug development, process development and manufacturing.

• Ability to solve problems with a variety of concrete variables through semi-standardized solutions that require some ingenuity and analysis. 

• Ability to draw inferences and follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve moderately complex problems.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 5 years of experience.  However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.

• Maths knowledge required.  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and perform statistical computations.  Advanced mathematical skills preferred.

Viatris Benefits: 

• Employee rewards and discount platform  

• Annual wellness allowance  

• Recognition programs 

• State of the art canteen onsite with a variety of subsidised food options 

• Benefits for health and financial wellness 

• Corporate deals with vendors including superannuation fund, health insurance and others 

• Viatris Product loyalty program  

• Free annual flu vaccination 

• 2 days of paid volunteer leave per annum 

• Additional paid parental leave  

• Career and development planning for continuous growth and learning  

• Retirement savings plans 

• Annual leave loading, as well as paid additional bereavement leave 

Culture 

• Viatris has been named a Great Place to Work 2025. 

• Viatris strives to create a positive, productive work environment where integrity, dignity and mutual respect for all is ingrained each and every one of us. 

• Together, we are building a highly inclusive organization where employees are welcome to bring their best, authentic selves to work every day. 

• Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive community where employees feel they belong and can use their unique experiences, perspectives and skills to make a difference in the lives of others. 

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. 

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.