Senior Formulation Scientist

Job Summary Virbac Animal Health is seeking a Formulation & Process Senior Scientist to develop new and optimized pharmaceutical products for the animal health market. Responsibilities Lead and support development of novel dosage forms and manufacturing processes for animals, including tablets, liquids, powders, chews, and sustained‑release products. Prepare formulation development plans, establish project timelines, and manage laboratory, pilot, and industrial scale batches. Apply Quality by Design (QbD) and Design of Experiments (DOE) approaches to identify and control critical process factors. Collaborate with global product development team and conduct stability studies across scales. Prepare and authorize manufacturing protocols, master batch records, change control requests, deviations, and technology transfer reports. Provide guidance to product development technicians and supervise data collection and analysis. Ensure compliance with cGMP, GLP, GCP, FDA, and EMA regulations; support regulatory submissions and audits. Mentor junior formulation scientists, expanding their knowledge & skills. Maintain laboratory compliance with GMP/GDP practices, SOPs, and safety policies; identify and support deviations, CAPAs, and investigations. Qualifications Education and Experience BS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Process Engineering or higher degree. 5+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical‑related field. Skills Expertise in formulation science and/or process development. Strong project management in a GMP/GLP environment. Experience with QbD, DOE, and technology transfer to industrial operations. Knowledge of cGMP, GLP, GCP, FDA, and EMA guidelines. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Benefits 13 Company‑paid holidays; 5 personal days; 15 vacation days; 5 floating holidays; all prorated. 6% 401(k) match. Competitive pay and bonus opportunity. Growth opportunities within the department and beyond. #J-18808-Ljbffr