Job ref: FC180526Job type: PermanentLocation: NewryClosing date: Monday 01 Jun 2026 12:00The role involves the early-stage development and manufacture of veterinary pharmaceutical dosage forms, from pre-formulation through to regulatory submission, while ensuring compliance with VICH Guidelines and the Pharmaceutical Section Policy Document. The successful candidate will apply Quality by Design (QbD) principles and development strategies, ensuring adherence to global regulatory requirements and industry standards.The position offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team of scientists involved in the development of a broad range of pharmaceutical dosage forms, including oral tablets, suspensions and solutions, sterile injectable suspensions and solutions, topical formulations, and intra-mammary preparations.Main ActivitiesTo develop and manufacture veterinary pharmaceutical dosage forms, from pre-formulation through regulatory submission, whilst adhering to the quality standards outlined in VICH Guidelines and the Pharmaceutical Section Policy DocumentDevelopment and optimisation of pharmaceutical dosage forms for veterinary use to include, but not limited to, oral tablets, suspensions and solutions, sterile injectable suspensions and solutions, topical suspensions and solutions, and intra-mammary preparations.Development and optimisation of manufacturing process for routine manufacture of pharmaceutical dosage formsProvide support for Continuous Improvement efforts for existing productsPerform physical chemical analysis of API and drug product for new and existing projectsAssist development and validation of analytical methods for new and existing productsAssist with reverse engineering of commercial productsDevelop product specifications for new productsPrepare Pharmaceutical Development reports in support of Regulatory submissionsMaintain accurate records and prepare reports for both group and R&D managementEnsure compliance with SOPs and GxP requirementsPrepare and maintain Standard Operating ProceduresEnsure proper maintenance of equipment including validation, cleaning and calibration as requiredTrain laboratory staff in SOP's and operation techniquesEssential Criteria:Applicants must therefore demonstrate the following essential criteria on their application form in order to be considered:Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related scientific disciplineMinimum 2-3 year of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical drug product development and/or manufacturing within a research or pharmaceutical industry environment.Working knowledge of GMP and ICH/(V)ICH guidelines and regulatory requirementsCompetent user of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPointExperience in data analysis, trend identification, and interpretation.Strong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively within cross-functional teams in a regulated environmentDesirable Criteria:Due to the nature of the role preference will be given to applicants demonstrating the following desirable criteria:Postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD) in a pharmaceutical or chemistry-related disciplineExperience supporting ANDA and/or regulatory submissionsKnowledge and practical application of Quality by Design (QbD) principlesExperience using statistical analysis software such as Minitab or Design Expert.Experience in formulation development of solid and/or liquid oral dosage forms and/or sterile productsUnderstanding of pharmaceutical scale-up and technology transfer activities.Benefits:Free Life AssuranceCompany Pension SchemeHealthcare cash plan31 days annual leaveWedding LeaveCompany Sick PayEmployee well-being initiativesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOn-site free parkingCanteen FacilitiesEmployee Perks schemeDiscounted Car InsuranceAnnual Employee raffleEmployee Recognition schemeCareer development opportunitiesTo Apply Please forward your CV via the APPLY Now button below.WHJS1_NI