Formulations/Manufacturing Development Director

Quality Chemical Laboratories; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Chemical Laboratories in Wilmington, NC seeks a Formulations/Manufacturing Development Director to lead the formulation development laboratory and GMP manufacturing/packaging operations. The role focuses on independent work from concept and product prototype through cGMP manufacturing, requiring strong leadership, problem‑solving abilities, and collaboration with clients and cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have a college degree and 3–5 years of experience in formulation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with relevant science background.
• 3–5 years of experience in formulation development and GMP manufacturing.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques, regulatory requirements, and early‑phase cGMP manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation development laboratory and GMP manufacturing/packaging operations.
• Oversee the Formulations team and mentor staff.
• Interface with clients and internal teams (Project Management, Business Development, Supply Chain, Analytical Support).
• Guide projects from concept and product prototype through cGMP manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Formulation development

GMP manufacturing

Analytical techniques

Regulatory requirements

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.