Job Description
Purpose
To support and execute technology transfer activities for pharmaceutical formulations from R&D to manufacturing sites or
between two manufacturing sites, ensuring robust, compliant, and reproducible commercial production.
Position / Job Title
Executive Technology transfer
Department
Technology Transfer
Reporting To
Asst. General Manager/General Manager
Location
Indore
Years Of Experience
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Technology Transfer, Formulation Development, or Manufacturing Operations in a pharmaceutical formulation company.
Dosage Form
Solid & Semi solid
Job Responsibilities / Deliverables
Technology Transfer Activities
Execute technology transfer of oral solid or semi-solid formulations from R&D / pilot scale /commercial scale at one manufacturing unit to another commercial manufacturing unit
Prepare, review, and execute Technology Transfer Protocols (TTP) and Technology Transfer Reports (TTR).
Coordinate with R&D, Production, QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, and Engineering during transfer activities.
Support scale-up and scale-down studies and process optimization.
Manufacturing & Process Support
Assist in process validation, including PPQ batches and commercial batch execution.
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues during trial, exhibit, and validation batches.
Ensure correct transfer of critical process parameters (CPPs) and critical quality attributes (CQAs).
Support equipment qualification and process capability studies.
Documentation & Compliance
Prepare and review manufacturing instructions, BMR/BPR, SOPs, and process flow diagrams.
Ensure compliance with cGMP, ICH, USFDA, EMA, WHO, and other regulatory guidelines.
Participate in regulatory audits and inspections related to technology transfer activities.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Act as a technical liaison between R&D and manufacturing teams.
Support regulatory submissions by providing technical data and responses.
Collaborate with supply chain and procurement for raw material and process readiness.
Qualifications
B. Pharm / M. Pharm
Additional Notes Technical Skills & Knowledge
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical formulation processes (OSD preferred).
Knowledge of scale-up principles, validation, and GMP documentation.
Familiarity with regulatory expectations for tech transfer.
Basic understanding of QbD, risk assessment (FMEA) is an advantage.
Behavioural & Soft Skills
Good communication and coordination skills
Strong documentation and analytical abilities
Problem-solving mindset
Ability to work in cross-functional teams
Preferred Skills (Optional)
Experience with regulated markets (US/EU)
Exposure to new product introduction (NPI)
Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma tools