Technical Specialist – Pharma

Technical Specialist – Pharma

Technical Specialist – Pharma 
Department: Pharmaceuticals 
Location: [Cairo, Egypt] 
Reports to: Technical Lead/ Business Unit Manager – Pharma 

Purpose of the Role 
To provide technical support to pharmaceutical customers and the commercialteam by offering formulation expertise, product recommendations, and training.
The Technical specialist supports business development by bridging the gap
between science and sales, ensuring technically sound and regulatory-compliant
solutions. 

Key Responsibilities 
Technical Support & Formulation Development 
Provide technical advice and formulation guidance to customers across different
dosage forms (., oral solids, injectables, inhalation, topicals). 
Evaluate customer needs and recommend suitable excipients, APIs, or functional
ingredients from IMCD's portfolio. 
Conduct formulation trials, literature reviews, and prepare technical data
summaries. 
Customer & Sales Team Collaboration 
Join customer visits with sales colleagues to support technical discussions and
respond to formulation challenges. 
Assist in handling customer inquiries related to compatibility, functionality,
stability, and regulatory status of ingredients. 
Provide product presentations, demos, and technical training internally and
externally. 
Supplier Interaction & Portfolio Support 
Collaborate with global and regional supplier technical teams for product
positioning and problem-solving. 
Stay up to date with new launches and technologies from IMCD’s principal
partners. 
Participate in webinars, workshops, or seminars on behalf of IMCD. 
Documentation & Regulatory Support 
Support customers with documentation requests such as CoAs, TDS, regulatory
dossiers, and technical statements. 
Ensure compliance with local pharma regulations and contribute to product
registration processes when needed. 

Key Competencies and Skills 
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical formulation and excipient
functionality 
Good problem-solving and communication skills 
Organized, proactive, and customer-service oriented 
Easy to travel inside and outside Egypt
Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel) 
Fluent in English and [local language]; scientific writing skills
preferred 

Education and Experience 
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related
field 
3-5 years of experience in formulation development or technical support within the pharmaceutical industry 
Experience in a technical-commercial role or B2B environment is
advantageous