Intern, Product Development

Driven by abold pursuit of scienceand fueled byan unwavering commitment to patients,Sun Pharma is a leading global pharmaceutical company, providing high-quality medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients.

As part of our mission toReach People and Touch Lives, we deliverInnovative Medicines, Generics and Consumer Healthcare productsthat improve the lives of millions of people. With a broadly diversified portfolio of products that span multiple therapeutic areas, weimprove access to effective, affordable treatmentsthat promote better health and well-being.

• *Job purpose**

The purposes of the position are to assist in the development of the formula and process for new products in accordance with GMP/GLP and SUN procedures. Work is completed in timely manner to ensure meeting departmental and corporate goals.

• *Duties and responsibilities**

Assist in the development of formulae and process for new products -- this includes literature searching, preparing lab scale developmental batches, executing experiments to support the final formulation and process.

Write Master Formula and Packaging Work Orders for Exhibit Batches and Facilitate manufacturing and the packaging of exhibit batches

Report and clearly document all research work performed -- this includes documentation of protocol, experimental process, problems, and observations.

Participate in activities leading to Technical Transfer, process validation, and commercial production troubleshooting under the guidance of Senior Associate/Manager

Assist in planning project development activities proactively, update outcomes, and completion of the activities in a timely manner

Maintain a clean laboratory environment and ensure that safety regulations are followed

Other activities to comply with GMP/GLP requirement

Complete GMP training for updated SOPs, and complete all GMP activities and documentation correctly and in a timely manner.

Other duties as assigned.

• *Additional responsibility (Only applicable to customer facing roles)**

Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day

• *Qualifications**

Undergrad 3rd or 4th year

Pharmacy/ Chemistry/ Biology/ Chemical Engineering/ Biochemistry prefer University. GPA 3.0

Basic knowledge of liquid and semi-solid formulation development

Laboratory experience is required

A general understanding of GMP

Familiarity with Microsoft word processing and Excel spreadsheet programs is required

Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment

Good organizational skills and multi-tasking skills to facilitate the timely completion of projects

Good written and verbal communication skills

Utilize and apply basic scientific knowledge and semi-solid theories to design effective experiments

Evaluate and assess formulations and processes based on analytical results

Collaborate with manager team and other R&D professionals, plant staffs, administration staffs effectively to solve any issues or conflicts during product development

• *Working conditions**

Generally, the surroundings are fairly pleasant. Occasional exposure to dirty environment and higher than normal noise levels. Frequent, daily exposure to various chemicals in raw materials, components, and finished products. Occasionally there is exposure to unpleasant odours resulting from raw materials or finished products. Temperature levels are fairly consistent. The position requires a mixture of standing and walking, some light lifting and/or movement of material/instruments. The working environment results in conflicting demands on time.

• *Physical requirements**

Office based (Location

Brampton / Mississauga)

• *Direct reports**

NA

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