New Product Development Specialist

CREGG Recruitment; Cork; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

CREGG are looking for a motivated and hands-on Drug Delivery NPD Specialist to join a large medical device company in Cork. You will contribute to the development of an exciting new range of cardiovascular drug delivery systems.

Reporting to the on-site Research Fellow, you will drive development from early-stage research through preclinical and clinical preparation, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to bring polymer synthesis, formulation and process development and product

Qualifications

• Must have practical pharmaceutical development experience, esp. in drug delivery tech with hydrogels or polymer-based systems.
• Solid understanding of formulation and process development, CQAs and CPPs.
• Experience with polymer synthesis, material modification, and development of drug delivery formulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out polymer synthesis and adapt methods to support development, identify CQAs, and improve material performance.
• Develop, optimise, and refine formulations and manufacturing processes for drug delivery systems with regulatory considerations.
• Apply knowledge of polymers, hydrogels, and drug-loaded carrier systems to design innovative formulations.
• Lead hands-on development activities including material prep, formulation, particle and hydrogel production, and post-processing.
• Monitor and manage critical process steps to ensure reliable development outcomes.
• Identify and troubleshoot formulation and process challenges with the wider technical team.
• Maintain thorough documentation of experiments and results in line with procedures and regulatory expectations.
• Contribute to technology transfer activities, including travel to support progression of the technology.

Skills

Pharmaceutical development

Formulation development

Polymer synthesis

Hydrogels

Drug delivery

Documentation

Job description

CREGG are looking for a motivated and hands‑on Drug Delivery NPD Specialist to join a large medical device company in Cork. To contribute to the development of an exciting new range of cardiovascular drug delivery systems.

Reporting directly to the on‑site Research Fellow, you will play a key role in driving product development from early‑stage research through to the preparation for preclinical and clinical applications. Working closely with a multidisciplinary, cross‑site team, you will bring your expertise in polymer synthesis, formulation and process development, and product characterisation to help develop innovative, high‑quality drug delivery solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical laboratory work, solving technical challenges, and taking ownership of development activities in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out polymer synthesis and adapt existing methods to support development, identify critical quality attributes (CQAs), and improve material performance.
• Develop, optimise, and refine formulations and manufacturing processes for drug delivery systems, ensuring quality and regulatory requirements are considered throughout development.
• Apply your knowledge of polymers, hydrogels, and drug‑loaded carrier systems to design and develop innovative formulations.
• Lead hands‑on development activities, including material preparation, formulation, particle and hydrogel production, and post‑processing.
• Monitor and manage critical process steps and product formation activities to support consistent, reliable, and high‑quality development outcomes.
• Identify and troubleshoot formulation and process challenges, working with the wider technical team to implement effective solutions and improvements.
• Maintain accurate, thorough documentation of experiments, development activities, and results in line with internal procedures and relevant regulatory expectations.
• Contribute to internal and external technology transfer activities, including travel where required to support the successful progression of the technology.

Qualifications and Experience

• Practical pharmaceutical development experience is essential, particularly in drug delivery technologies involving hydrogels, polymer‑based formulations, or particle‑based systems.
• A strong understanding of formulation and process development, including the identification and optimisation of critical quality attributes (CQAs) and critical process parameters (CPPs).
• Experience in polymer synthesis, material modification, and the development of drug delivery formulations.
• The ability to work independently, take ownership of technical activities, and deliver results in a fast‑paced development environment.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), GMP‑equivalent standards and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements would be an advantage.
• Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary and cross‑functional teams is desirable.
• Previous involvement in intellectual property (IP) submissions, invention disclosures, or related activities would be beneficial.