Senior Formulation Specialist

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Galway; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Collins McNicholas Recruitment is seeking a Senior Formulation Specialist to join their team in Athenry, Galway. This role involves leading product formulation from concept to production, managing product specifications, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in formulation development, preferably in the fields of nutrition, supplements, or cosmetics, and hold a relevant degree. This is a permanent contract opportunity.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years’ experience in formulation development, preferably in nutrition, supplements, or cosmetics.
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and stability principles.
• Ability to operate within regulated environments.

Aufgaben

• Lead product formulation from concept to full-scale production.
• Approve final product formulations before production launch.
• Oversee pilot production, scale-up, and early manufacturing batches.

Kenntnisse

Formulation development

Regulatory compliance

Ingredient functionality

Project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is seeking a Senior Formulation Specialist to join their team in Athenry, Galway on a permanent contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead product formulation from concept to full-scale production
• Own and manage detailed product specifications and quality standards
• Define shelf-life and stability testing requirements
• Ensure all technical and regulatory documentation is aligned and accurate
• Approve final product formulations before production launch
• Work with regulatory teams to ensure global compliance (US, EMEA, APAC)
• Support product registration and technical documentation globally
• Lead and manage external manufacturers and consultants
• Oversee pilot production, scale-up, and early manufacturing batches
• Drive innovation by evaluating new ingredients and supporting future product development

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Science, Cosmetic Science, or related discipline
• 8+ years’ experience in formulation development (nutrition, supplements, or cosmetics)
• Experience working with CDMOs and pilot-to-commercial scale-up
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and stability principles
• Ability to operate within regulated environments
• Familiar with ISO9001, ISO22716 & GMP CFR 111
• Experience across both ingestible and topical formulations (desirable)