Formulations/Manufacturing Development Director

Vance Airscoop; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Chemical Laboratories (QCL) in Wilmington, NC seeks a Formulations/Manufacturing Development Director to lead our formulation development laboratory and GMP manufacturing/packaging operations. The candidate will drive solid oral dosage programs, interface with clients and cross-functional teams, and guide projects from concept to cGMP production.

The ideal leader has 3–5 years of formulation development and GMP manufacturing experience, strong analytical familiarity, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• College degree required with 3–5 years’ experience in formulation development and GMP manufacturing.
• Solid oral dosage form experience preferred but other dosage forms considered for growth.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques, regulatory requirements, and early-phase cGMP manufacturing.
• Eligible to interface with clients, Project Management, Business Development, Supply Chain and Analytical Support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Formulations team from concept to cGMP manufacturing.
• Oversee GMP manufacturing and packaging operations in the lab.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to advance projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and analytical supporting activities.

Skills

Leadership

Formulation development

GMP manufacturing

Problem solving

Client interface

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.