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Pioneering the
Science of Tomorrow

Our R&D engine drives continuous innovation — from novel formulation technologies and bioavailability enhancement to clinical research partnerships and regulatory science.

Our R&D Mission

Science-Led. Patient-Focused. Globally Relevant.

At Shomam Pharma, research and development is not a department — it is our core identity. Our 120-strong R&D team works across formulation science, analytical chemistry, regulatory affairs, and clinical research to bring differentiated, affordable medicines to patients worldwide.

120+
R&D Scientists & Researchers
35+
Active Development Projects
180+
Patents Filed & Granted
15+
Academic & Industry Partnerships
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Core Capabilities

End-to-End Drug Development Expertise

From molecule to market — our integrated R&D capabilities span every stage of the pharmaceutical development lifecycle.

Formulation Development

Advanced formulation science covering immediate-release, modified-release, targeted drug delivery, and novel dosage forms. Expertise in solid dispersions, nanotechnology, and lipid-based systems.

Solid DispersionsNanoparticlesLipid SystemsModified Release

Analytical R&D

Comprehensive analytical method development and validation using HPLC, LC-MS/MS, NMR, and dissolution testing. Full ICH-compliant stability studies across accelerated and long-term conditions.

HPLC / LC-MSICH StabilityMethod ValidationDissolution Testing

Bioavailability Enhancement

Proprietary technologies to improve oral bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs — including hot-melt extrusion, spray drying, co-crystallisation, and particle engineering.

Hot-Melt ExtrusionSpray DryingCo-crystallisationParticle Engineering

Regulatory Science

Expert regulatory affairs team with deep experience in CTD dossier preparation, ANDA/NDA filings, WHO prequalification, and EU/US regulatory submissions.

CTD DossiersANDA / NDAWHO PrequalificationEU & US Filings

Clinical Research

Bioequivalence and clinical pharmacology studies conducted in partnership with accredited CROs. End-to-end clinical trial management from protocol design to final study report.

Bioequivalence StudiesCRO PartnershipsProtocol DesignClinical Data Management

Process Chemistry & Scale-Up

API synthesis optimisation, green chemistry initiatives, and robust technology transfer from lab scale to commercial manufacturing with full process validation.

API SynthesisGreen ChemistryTech TransferProcess Validation
Development Pipeline

Active Projects Across Therapeutic Areas

Our pipeline reflects our commitment to addressing unmet medical needs with differentiated formulations.

Pre-formulation
8 projects
8
Formulation Dev.
12 projects
12
Analytical Dev.
7 projects
7
Stability Studies
5 projects
5
Regulatory Filing
3 projects
3
Advanced Technologies

Proprietary Platforms Driving Innovation

SoluMax™

Solubility Enhancement Platform

A proprietary hot-melt extrusion and spray-drying platform that improves oral bioavailability of BCS Class II and IV drugs by up to 10-fold.

TargetDose™

Controlled Release Technology

Multi-layer matrix and reservoir systems enabling precise drug release profiles — from once-daily oral tablets to pulsatile and chronotherapeutic formulations.

NanoShield™

Nanoparticle Drug Delivery

Lipid nanoparticle and polymeric nanoparticle systems for enhanced tissue targeting, improved stability, and reduced side-effect profiles in oncology and CNS indications.

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Collaborations

Research Partnerships & Collaborations

We believe the best science emerges from collaboration. Shomam Pharma maintains active research partnerships with leading academic institutions, contract research organisations, and global pharmaceutical companies.

Academic

Joint research programmes with IIT Bombay, NIPER, and international universities on novel drug delivery systems.

CRO Network

Accredited CRO partnerships across India, Europe, and the US for bioequivalence, PK/PD, and Phase I–III clinical studies.

Industry

Co-development agreements with global innovator companies for generic and specialty pharmaceutical products.

Regulatory Bodies

Active engagement with CDSCO, USFDA, EMA, and WHO for regulatory science and policy development.

Interested in a research collaboration?

Our business development and licensing team welcomes enquiries from academic institutions, CROs, and pharmaceutical companies.