Formulation Project Manager

Job details

Posted Monday 20 October 2025
Salary £60,000 - £80,000 + benefits
Location North West
Job type Permanent
Reference 16
Recruiter Name Andrew Davis

Allerton Bishop Search is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing and development organisation to appoint a Formulation Project Manager. As the Formulation Project Manager you will take a key role in the design, development, and scale-up of small molecule drug product projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced formulation expert to lead complex development projects and deliver high-quality outcomes.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead formulation development and scale-up projects across a diverse portfolio, including solid oral dosage forms (tablets, capsules), semi-solids, and powder-based products.

  • Act as project lead, managing timelines, budgets and resources to ensure successful delivery.

  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert leading project plans and coordinating with cross-functional teams across analytical, quality, manufacturing, and regulatory functions.

  • As the Formulation Project Manager, you will provide technical oversight and guidance on formulation design, process optimisation, and technology transfer to GMP manufacturing.

  • Support business leaders with technical input in client discussions, proposals, and product development problem solving..

 

Candidate Profile

  • Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent Life Sciences. MSc or PhD is desirable.

  • Strong background in pharmaceutical formulation science.

  • Proven expertise in pharmaceutical development and scale up.

  • Expert understanding of small molecule dosage forms (solid oral, semi-solid, powder).

  • Knowledge of GMP requirements and regulatory expectations in a pharmaceutical development environment.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

 

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