An excipient is the part of a tablet or capsule that is not the drug, yet it decides whether the drug dissolves, flows and stays stable. This senior, full-time, fully remote role is for a specialist who can read the analytical evidence behind an excipient and say, with good reasons, whether it is fit for use. The listing does not name the employer, so the details below come from the job text only.
About the Role
You will review and interpret data on the physical, chemical and functional properties of pharmaceutical excipients, including particle size, density, flowability, moisture, solubility, viscosity and thermal behaviour. That means reading FTIR, DSC, TGA, XRD and particle size reports against approved specifications, judging how suitable an excipient is for tablets, capsules, liquids, topical products or modified-release forms, and checking compatibility with active ingredients. You will also review supplier packages and certificates of analysis, assess variability between suppliers and batches, evaluate proposed substitutions, and write technical summaries, risk assessments and recommendations.
Career Impact & Growth Opportunity
The listing offers collaboration with formulation scientists, analytical laboratories, quality teams and regulatory specialists, plus professional development in pharmaceutical analysis, excipient science and quality standards. It also mentions chances to contribute to excipient qualification initiatives.
Why This Role Matters
A change in excipient grade or supplier can quietly alter how a medicine performs. A careful reviewer spots unusual trends and deviations early, before they become a quality problem.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and interpret physical, chemical and functional data on pharmaceutical excipients
- Assess FTIR, DSC, TGA, XRD and particle size reports against approved specifications
- Judge excipient suitability for tablets, capsules, liquids, topical and modified-release products
- Review compatibility, stress testing and stability-related findings
- Assess variability across suppliers, batches and sites, and evaluate substitutions or grade changes
- Review supplier packages, certificates of analysis and specification records
- Coordinate remotely with laboratory teams to clarify discrepancies and recommend further investigation
- Prepare technical summaries, risk assessments and traceable records, and support audits and documentation reviews
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related field; a master’s is an advantage
- Significant experience in excipient characterization, formulation development, pharmaceutical analysis or material science
- Familiarity with USP–NF, European Pharmacopoeia and other applicable standards
- Experience interpreting FTIR, DSC, TGA, XRD, chromatography, microscopy and particle size data
- Understanding of GMP principles, pharmaceutical quality systems and ICH guidance
- Strong scientific writing, data analysis and documentation skills
- Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote environment
About This Opportunity
This is a remote review, documentation and coordination role. Sampling, sample preparation, lab testing and instrument work stay with qualified local laboratory staff, and GMP release decisions and regulatory submissions stay with authorised personnel. The listing gives no salary or benefits figures, so ask before you accept.
Who Should Apply
Pharmaceutical scientists, formulation specialists and quality professionals who are comfortable judging analytical data should apply. Submit your updated CV and a cover letter covering your excipient characterization, analytical techniques, formulation support and quality systems experience. Use the subject line: “Application – Senior Pharmaceutical Excipient Characterization Specialist (UAE Remote)”. The listing gives no email address, so find the contact on the original posting.
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