Formulations/Manufacturing Development Director

AgUpdate; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Chemical Laboratories (QCL) in Wilmington, NC, seeks a Formulations/Manufacturing Development Director to lead the formulation development lab and GMP manufacturing/packaging operations, with a focus on solid oral dosage forms and growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have a college degree and 3–5 years of experience in formulation development and GMP manufacturing, strong cross-functional leadership, and the ability to drive projects from concept to cGMP production.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in formulation development and GMP manufacturing.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques, regulatory requirements, and early phase cGMP manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to interface with clients, PM, BD, Supply Chain and Analytical Support while overseeing Formulations team.

Responsibilities

• Direct Formulations laboratory and GMP manufacturing/packaging operations.
• Lead formulation development efforts from concept to cGMP manufacturing.
• Interface with clients, Project Management, Business Development, Supply Chain and Analytical Support.
• Oversee the Formulations team and drive growth in solid oral dosage forms.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

GMP Manufacturing

Formulation Development

Analytical Methods

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Formulations/Manufacturing Development Director

Quality Chemical Laboratories (QCL), a pharmaceutical testing, manufacturing, and development lab in Wilmington, is seeking a highly motivated leader for our formulation development laboratory and GMP manufacturing/packaging operations. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, problem solving abilities, and a positive can-do attitude. The focus of this position is solid oral dosage forms, but other dosage form experience will be considered as this is an area of growth for the company. Must be capable of working independently from concept and product prototype through cGMP Manufacturing. The ideal candidate will possess a college degree with 3-5 years’ experience in formulation development and GMP Manufacturing. Familiarity with analytical techniques, regulatory requirements, and early phase cGMP manufacturing is preferred. The Formulations/Manufacturing Development Director will interface with clients, Project Management, Business Development, Supply Chain and Analytical Support while overseeing the Formulations team.
QCL offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package as well as great potential for career advancement and leadership in a rapidly growing company.