Restore Nan's Pristine Headwater Forest

Leading the way in sustainable agroforestry and innovative medicinal plants solutions

The K Agro-innovate Institute (KAI), established in 2021 under the Kasikornthai Foundation with unwavering support from KASIKORNBANK, serves as a knowledge integrator dedicated to finding sustainable solutions for the critical issue of watershed forest depletion in Nan province, Thailand. KAI aims to increase per-rai income, reduce cultivation areas, and boost farmers' revenues - all while fostering harmony between human communities and forests.

We are seeking passionate and dynamic professional to join our team in the role of Pharma-Agro Technology Developer.  The role is to be based in Bangkok and required travel to our operation in Nan province.

Role Summary:

Reporting to Pharma-Agro Innovation Team Leader, the role is to translate pharmaceutical and plant-based research into scalable, manufacturable, and regulatory-ready products, connecting researchers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and PIC from laboratory development through scale-up and technology transfer.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate R&D projects with researchers in extraction, analytical testing, formulation, and pharmaceutical development.
• Translate laboratory-scale research into pilot and industrial-scale manufacturing processes.
• Work with pharmaceutical manufacturers on scale-up, process development, troubleshooting, and technology transfer.
• Support development of dosage forms, formulations, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Assess manufacturing feasibility, GMP requirements, and regulatory readiness throughout product development.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies, processing methods, formulation platforms, and dosage forms for application at PIC.
• Coordinate technical activities among research institutions, laboratories, manufacturers, and regulatory specialists.
• Prepare technical plans, project updates, and technology transfer documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the company.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in pharmaceutical R&D, manufacturing, formulation, process development, or technology transfer.
• Good understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, scale-up, formulation, and GMP.
• Knowledge of drug registration / regulatory affairs will be an advantage.
• Able to communicate effectively with researchers and pharmaceutical manufacturers across different technical disciplines.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, coordination, agility, and flexibility.
• Proactive in exploring new technologies and dosage forms for pharmaceutical R&D.

How to Apply:

If you're passionate about making a difference and high social impact, apply now by submitting your resume via email to [email protected].