# Senior R&D Scientist - Inhalation Development

> Eva Pharma · Giza, Egypt · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-04

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** R&D Business Division

## Description

EVA Pharma is hiring Senior Scientist for the inhalation development team. The role will be responsible for hands-on formulation development, analytical characterisation, scale-up, and process validation of Generic Dry Powder Inhaler products — including capsule-based, blister-based, reservoir-based, dual capsule/blister inhalers, and generic nebulizers.

The role requires deep technical expertise in powder engineering and inhalation science, with the ability to independently drive development activities.

**Key responsibilities:**

DPI Formulation Development 

-   Design and optimise DPI, MDI & Nebulizer formulations for capsule-based, blister-based, reservoir-based, and dual capsule/blister inhalers 

-   Develop and evaluate device-formulation compatibility across all inhalation platform types 

-   Apply particle engineering techniques — micronization, spray drying, powder blending — to achieve target aerodynamic profiles 

-   Develop generic nebulizer formulations alongside DPI programmes 

-   Execute feasibility, prototype, and optimisation studies with full scientific documentation 

Analytical Characterisation 

-   Perform aerodynamic characterisation using NGI and DUSA for in-process and release testing 

-   Apply laser diffraction and other particle sizing tools to characterise powder properties 

-   Execute and interpret analytical data to guide formulation decisions and device selection 

-   Support development and qualification of analytical methods specific to inhalation products 

Scale-Up & Process Validation 

-   Lead scale-up activities from lab to pilot and commercial manufacturing scale 

-   Define and optimise critical process parameters using QbD principles, DoE, and FMEA 

-   Execute process validation protocols and compile validation reports 

-   Identify and mitigate technical risks through the development lifecycle 

Tech Transfer to Manufacturing 

-   Prepare technology transfer packages including formulation, process, and analytical documentation 

-   Support on-site transfer activities at manufacturing scale and resolve technical deviations 

-   Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure successful handover 

Bioequivalence Support 

-   Contribute to bioequivalence protocol design for generic DPI products versus reference innovators 

-   Prepare formulation and device rationale sections required for BE study initiation 

-   Support interpretation of BE data from a formulation science perspective 

Scientific Guidance 

-   Provide day-to-day technical guidance to 1–3 junior researchers working on DPI projects 

-   Review experimental data, troubleshoot issues, and validate scientific conclusions 

-   Maintain up-to-date knowledge of inhalation science, device technologies, and industry trends

## Requirements

**Education:** 

PhD or Master's degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field 

**Overall Experience:** 

8–10 years of hands-on experience in DPI development within the pharmaceutical industry  

**Technical skills:** 

-   Proven formulation experience across capsule-based, blister-based, reservoir-based, and dual DPI formats 

-   Hands-on expertise with NGI, DUSA, and laser diffraction for aerodynamic characterisation 

-   Particle engineering skills: micronization, spray drying, and powder blending 

-   Scale-up and process validation experience for inhalation products 

-   Experience preparing technology transfer documentation for manufacturing handover 

-   Contribution to BE protocol design or study initiation for generic DPI products 

-   Familiarity with QbD, DoE, and FMEA-based risk management

## Apply

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