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Head of Formulations

Job in Belfast, County Antrim, BT1, Northern Ireland, UK
Listing for: MCS Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Healthcare Management
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 GBP Yearly GBP 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

MCS Group is delighted to be recruiting a Head of Early Stage Formulations for our successful client, a Global Leader in Pharmaceuticals. Are you an experienced Formulation Development expert who wants to lead an Early-Stage Formulation team within R&D, driving development strategies for new veterinary drug products?

What you will receive
  • Lucrative salary
  • 32 days' holiday
  • Generous employer pension contributions
  • Life assurance
  • Free car parking
  • Employee Recognition scheme
  • Company Sick Pay
Responsibilities
  • Lead early-stage formulation studies and QbD-driven development strategies
  • Transfer lab-scale processes through to late-stage formulation and commercialisation
  • Partner with Analytical, Regulatory, and CMC teams to deliver projects on time
  • Manage and develop a high-performing scientific team
  • Support regulatory submissions, technical documentation, and continuous improvement
Requirements
  • Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy (or similar)
  • Strong knowledge of GMP and FDA/EMEA/VICH/ICH requirements
  • Proven people leadership experience
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
How to apply

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kathy Donaghey, Technical and Engineering Manager at MCS Group, .

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs. Not all agencies are the same… MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.

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