Formulation and Product Optimization Expert

3 weeks ago


Newry, United Kingdom CPL Full time

Are you a motivated and experienced formulator looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for developing innovative pharmaceutical products? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you

About the Role

As a Formulation and Product Optimization Expert, you will play a key role in the development and optimization of pharmaceutical dosage forms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative products to market, applying your expertise in formulation and product development to drive business success.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize dosage forms, including oral tablets, sterile injectables, and topical solutions
  • Conduct risk assessments to identify product critical quality attributes (CQAs) and critical process parameters (CPPs)
  • Optimize manufacturing processes and identify critical material attributes (CMAs)
  • Support scale-up and tech transfer to operations
  • Perform laboratory-based manufacturing and analysis to drive product development
  • Prepare regulatory submission documents, adhering to guidelines (e.g., VICH, Ph. Eur., USP)
  • Evaluate product in-process controls, compile control strategies, and draft pharmaceutical development reports
  • Maintain records, SOPs, and formulation records while mentoring staff in processes and techniques
  • Collaborate with R&D, Operations, and QC teams to advance product development and improvement initiatives

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree in chemistry or pharmacy-related discipline
  • At least 3 years of experience, post-undergraduate qualification, in industry or academia related to formulation and product development
  • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, particularly ability to trend data using an appropriate statistical package (e.g., Minitab, Excel)
  • An enthusiastic and hard-working individual, highly motivated to achieve technical targets with ability to multitask
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong communication skills with a demonstrable record of working as a team and cross-functionally
  • Experience of physical test analysis

Estimated Salary

The estimated salary for this role is £55,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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