Head of Formulations and Manufacturing

6 days ago


Newry, United Kingdom SEDA Talent Full time
Job Overview

SEDA Talent is recruiting a Head of Formulations and Manufacturing to join our client's senior leadership team in Co Down. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to the Formulation's teams in the support of new product introduction.

The role involves acting as primary contact for assessment of all new candidates for new product development, including provision of costings for the conduct of all associated work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Development of chemical and physical analytical methods to support early stage product development
  • Implementation of the QbD approach to Pharmaceutical Development
  • Identification and evaluation of Critical Material Attributes (CMAs) and Critical Process Parameters (CPPs)
  • Development of robust, scalable Manufacturing Processes
  • Reverse engineering of commercial reference products

Salary: £80,000 - £110,000 per annum based on experience and qualifications.

About the Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced Pharmaceutical Development professional with a strong track record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget. The ideal candidate will have a PhD level qualification in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences and at least 10 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Key Requirements:

  • At least 5 years' experience managing a large team of people encompassing formulation and analytical capability
  • Excellent understanding of technologies associated with formulation and process development over a range of dosage forms
  • Competent in chemical and physical analytical methodology and testing procedures necessary for the development and approval of successful formulations

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development.



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