Formulation Development Group Leader
CompanyAlmac Group
Location
Craigavon, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/28/2026
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Description
Location: Craigavon
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday with flexitime available
Salary: Competitive plus an excellent Benefits Package
Business Unit: Pharma Services
Open To: Internal and External Applicants
Ref No.: HRJOB11538
This position is a re-advertisement. Applicants who have applied for this role within the past six months need not reapply, as previous applications will not be reconsidered.
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:
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday with flexitime available
Salary: Competitive plus an excellent Benefits Package
Business Unit: Pharma Services
Open To: Internal and External Applicants
Ref No.: HRJOB11538
This position is a re-advertisement. Applicants who have applied for this role within the past six months need not reapply, as previous applications will not be reconsidered.
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.
For more detailed information on essential and desirable criteria and responsibilities of the role, please review the job description attached to the online job posting.
CVs will be assessed on an ongoing basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if necessary.
Apply Now
Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.
Closing Date
We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Monday 15th June 2026.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.”