Group Leader, Formulation Development & Manufacturing

• Lead, plan and oversee GMP production projects from formulation development through clinical batch manufacturing – ensuring deliverables are on time, within budget, and compliant with GMP standards
• Translate project specs from Project Managers into actionable tasks for Development & GMP teams
• supervise Associate Scientists in formulating and manufacturing oral and injectable dosage forms
• Develop and refine formulation strategies, select excipients and delivery formats, and guide tech transfers from R&D to GMP production
• Ensure documentation quality: master batch records, batch records, technical reports, GMP manufacturing reports
• coach the team to maintain standards in non-conformance management and quality assurance alignment
• Coordinate with QA / QP and supply chain to ensure availability of starting materials, manage deviations, and resolve GMP / compliance issues swiftly and effectively
• Act as scientific & technical problem-solver: troubleshoot formulation, process, equipment, and compliance challenges when they arise
• Represent the Formulation & GMP Manufacturing team in project core meetings
• provide scientific input to clients and internal cross-functional teams

• MSc or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
• significant hands-on experience in formulation development and GMP manufacturing
• At least 8-10 years in the pharmaceutical industry, including experience working with oral and/or injectable dosage forms in GMP production settings
• Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring scientific teams in both R&D and GMP production environments
• In-depth knowledge of GMP regulations, drug product formulation, process optimization, tech transfer and regulatory documentation practices
• Strong organizational, communication, and scientific reporting skills
• capable of driving technical excellence in a growing team
• Fluent in English

additional proficiency in Dutch/French/German is an advantage