Senior R&D Lead - Upper Respiratory Solutions

Perrigouk; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking an experienced R&D Manager - Upper Respiratory to translate consumer needs and scientific opportunities into differentiated, compliant self-care products. You will lead formulation, analytical development and regulatory strategies across cough, cold, flu, allergy and related self-care solutions.

As a senior scientific and business leader, you will guide external partners, manage risks, and drive portfolio growth while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Substantial product-development experience in consumer healthcare, OTCs or regulated industries.
• Experience leading formulation, analytical development, stability, registration, scale-up and launch.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across formulation, analytical development, stability, registration, scale-up, technology transfer and launch.
• Lead complex projects, manage competing priorities and influence multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with external development, manufacturing and testing partners to ensure quality and regulatory readiness.
• Translate consumer needs, science and regulatory requirements into feasible product concepts and evidence plans.

Skills

Technical leadership

Formulation development

Analytical development

Stability programs

Regulatory documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

External partner management

AI-enabled tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Pharmacy / Chemistry / Biology / Biomedical Engineering / Chemical Engineering

Advanced degree (MSc, PharmD or PhD) desirable

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Perrigo is seeking an experienced R&D Manager - Upper Respiratory to translate consumer needs and scientific opportunities into differentiated, compliant self-care products. You will lead formulation, analytical development and regulatory strategies across cough, cold, flu, allergy and related self-care solutions.

As a senior scientific and business leader, you will guide external partners, manage risks, and drive portfolio growth while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across global