Formulation & Process Development Senior 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.