Development Chemist

Are you an ambitious Formulation Scientist, Formulation Chemist, or Pharmaceutical Development Scientist looking to take the next step in your career?

We are looking for a Development Chemist to join a dynamic R&D team developing innovative veterinary pharmaceutical products for global markets. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure across the full product lifecycle, from early-stage formulation and process development through to scale-up and regulatory submission.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and optimising pharmaceutical formulations across a range of dosage forms, including oral, injectable, and topical products.
• Supporting process development, scale-up, and manufacturing activities.
• Conducting physico-chemical analysis of APIs and finished products.
• Assisting with analytical method development and validation.
• Preparing technical documentation to support regulatory submissions.
• Applying Quality by Design (QbD) principles to product development projects.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary R&D, analytical, and manufacturing teams.

Essentials:

• Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• 2–5 years' experience within pharmaceutical development, formulation, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP/GxP and ICH guidelines.
• Experience analysing scientific data and supporting development decisions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work within cross-functional teams.

Desirable experience:

• QbD, DoE, Minitab, or Design-Expert.
• Oral solid dosage, sterile injectable, or topical formulation experience.
• Technology transfer and scale-up activities.
• Veterinary pharmaceutical experience.
• MSc or PhD in a relevant scientific field.

Location: Northen Ireland (Onsite)

Additional information: This role is based on a manufacturing site that handles penicillin compounds, so will not be suitable for individuals with a penicillin allergy.