HLL Lifecare Recruiting M.Pharm for Project Research Scientist in Thiruvananthapuram

HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL), a Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has announced a specialized opening in its Corporate Research & Development Division (CR&D). The company is recruiting for one position of Project Research Scientist – 1 to be based at its facility in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Key Role and Compensation

Post: Project Research Scientist – 1
Department: Corporate Research & Development Division
No. of Positions: 1
Posting Location: Thiruvananthapuram
Maximum Age: 40 years as on 01.11.2025
Remuneration: The position offers a consolidated pay of Rs. 56,000/- plus 20% HRA, totaling approximately Rs. 67,200/- per month.
Application Deadline: 26th November 2025

Qualifications and Experience

The role is tailored for professionals with advanced qualifications and direct industrial experience in product innovation:

Essential Qualification: M.Pharm
Essential Experience: Minimum 3 years of industrial experience specifically in Product Development.

Core Job Tasks: Candy Formulation

The successful candidate’s primary tasks will revolve around developing novel dosage forms, highlighting HLL’s focus on patient-friendly medication delivery:

Development of the candy formulation. (Medicated candies are innovative solid dosage forms designed to dissolve slowly in the mouth, often used to improve patient compliance and acceptability, particularly in pediatrics).
Conducting preclinical evaluation studies for the developed formulations.

Application Method

Candidates must apply exclusively through the Google Form link provided in the official advertisement, which can be accessed via the HLL Lifecare website.

Download the prescribed application form from the HLL website.
Fill out the application digitally and save it as a PDF or Word file (Handwritten applications will not be considered).
Upload the completed application form and supporting documents (CV, certificates, salary slip) via the Google Form.
The application must be submitted on or before 26th November 2025.