Formulation Development Group Leader

Formulation Development Group Leader

Almac Group

Craigavon, United Kingdom

The Role

Almac Pharma Services are currently recruiting for a Formulation Development Group Leader to join our team as we continue our work to advance human health.

The Formulation Development department within Almac Pharma Services is responsible for the development of new product formulations and processes used in the manufacture of new and existing drug products. The team are directly involved in the formulation and development of medicinal products across a variety of dosage forms including tablets, capsules, and powders.

The successful candidate will manage a team of Formulation Development Scientists, ensuring the efficient delivery of high‑quality pharmaceutical development projects. This role is accountable for managing project portfolios to agreed timelines and budgets, driving scientific excellence, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and cGMP standards. You will provide technical and ethical leadership across formulation, process development, and GMP manufacturing activities, while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams to support seamless scale‑up, tech transfer, and client engagement.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, we are looking for you to have:

• Eligibility to work in the UK or possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the UK;
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) or PhD in a Life Science or Engineering discipline;
• A proven track record in developing drug product formulations and processes suitable for phase I, II and III stages of pharmaceutical development;
• Significant previous experience in Formulation Development, GMP manufacturing and packaging processes;
• Experience in dealing with clients and presenting on technical topics related to scientific experiments;
• Previous Experience supporting business development activities.