Columbus-Based Formulation Development Leader

RXinsider LTD.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Paid time off 20 days

Personal days

11 company holidays

Health, dental, vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity and parental leave

Employee discount program

Wellbeing rewards program

Career advancement opportunities

Safety and quality priority

Job summary

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. in Columbus, OH is recruiting an Associate Director of Formulation Development to lead R&D strategy, oversee end-to-end product development, and drive regulatory submissions for U.S. products.

This role requires directing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring cGMP compliance, and delivering cross-functional program leadership. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in pharmaceutical formulation, strong project oversight, and a proven track record of transforming

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• At least 12 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience, including formulation development.
• Proven track record submitting 25+ ANDAs and supporting CMC development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement R&D strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead end-to-end product development, transfer, scale-up, and commercialization activities.
• Oversee investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Develop, coach, and motivate team members to maximize performance.
• Manage departmental budget and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Drive process improvements and adoption of new technologies.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to management on progress.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Formulation development

Regulatory submissions

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Ph.D. (preferred)

Job description

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. in Columbus, OH is recruiting an Associate Director of Formulation Development to lead R&D strategy, oversee end-to-end product development, and drive regulatory submissions for U.S. products.

This role requires directing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring cGMP compliance, and delivering cross-functional program leadership. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in pharmaceutical formulation, strong project oversight, and a proven track record of transforming