Formulation & Process Development Senior Scientist

Virbac Corporation; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Company-paid holidays

5 personal days

15 vacation days

6% 401(k) match

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Virbac Corporation, located in Bridgeton, Missouri, is looking for a Formulation & Process Senior Scientist to lead the development of optimized pharmaceutical products for the animal health market. This position requires strong expertise in formulation science and project management skills in a GMP/GLP environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Quality by Design approaches and a solid understanding of regulatory requirements. The company offers competitive pay, bonuses, and growth opportunities within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical-related field.
• Strong background in formulation and process development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of novel dosage forms and manufacturing processes.
• Prepare formulation development plans and manage project timelines.
• Collaborate with global teams on stability studies.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GLP, GCP, FDA, and EMA regulations.

Skills

Formulation science expertise

Project management in GMP/GLP

Experience with QbD and DOE

Knowledge of cGMP, GLP, GCP regulations

Excellent communication

Education

BS in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Virbac Animal Health is seeking a Formulation & Process Senior Scientist to develop new and optimized pharmaceutical products for the animal health market.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support development of novel dosage forms and manufacturing processes for animals, including tablets, liquids, powders, chews, and sustained‑release products.


• Prepare formulation development plans, establish project timelines, and manage laboratory, pilot, and industrial scale batches.


• Apply Quality by Design (QbD) and Design of Experiments (DOE) approaches to identify and control critical process factors.


• Collaborate with global product development team and conduct stability studies across scales.


• Prepare and authorize manufacturing protocols, master batch records, change control requests, deviations, and technology transfer reports.


• Provide guidance to product development technicians and supervise data collection and analysis.


• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GLP, GCP, FDA, and EMA regulations; support regulatory submissions and audits.


• Mentor junior formulation scientists, expanding their knowledge & skills.


• Maintain laboratory compliance with GMP/GDP practices, SOPs, and safety policies; identify and support deviations, CAPAs, and investigations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• BS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Process Engineering or higher degree.


• 5+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical‑related field.

Skills

• Expertise in formulation science and/or process development.


• Strong project management in a GMP/GLP environment.


• Experience with QbD, DOE, and technology transfer to industrial operations.


• Knowledge of cGMP, GLP, GCP, FDA, and EMA guidelines.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• 13 Company‑paid holidays; 5 personal days; 15 vacation days; 5 floating holidays; all prorated.


• 6% 401(k) match.


• Competitive pay and bonus opportunity.


• Growth opportunities within the department and beyond.