Senior Formulations Specialist - NPD

AF2535
  • €70,000 - 80,000
  • Athenry, Republic of Ireland
  • Full Time

Senior Formulation Specialist – Global NPD

About Your New Employer

  • Join a pioneering company specializing in health, wellness, and innovative technologies, growing their portfolio globally.
  • Work at the forefront of product innovation with a collaborative, cross-functional team influencing every stage of product development—concept to commercialization.
  • Be part of a company renowned for market leadership, a diverse product range, and a strong focus on compliance and quality.

About Your New Job

As the Senior Formulation Specialist – Global NPD, you will:

  • Lead formulation development from concept through to commercial launch for both ingestible and topical products.
  • Own formulation architecture, product specifications, ingredient feasibility, stability strategy, and technical execution.
  • Act as the technical authority with external partners—including CDMOs, consultants, and testing labs—defining requirements and ensuring compliance.
  • Partner with Regulatory teams to ensure formulation decisions align with global regulatory frameworks (US, EMEA, APAC, etc.).
  • Oversee pilot production, identify formulation risks, and support the transition to commercial batches.
  • Drive innovation by evaluating new ingredients, technologies, and contributing to future product pipelines.

What Skills You Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Science, Cosmetic Science, or related field.
  • 8+ years’ experience in formulation development (nutrition, supplements, or cosmetics).
  • Experience working with CDMOs and managing pilot-to-commercial scale-up.
  • Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, stability principles, and working in regulated environments.
  • Familiarity with ISO9001, ISO22716, & GMP CFR 111 standards.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a global team, adapting to shifting priorities.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% per year.
  • Experience in both ingestible and topical formulations preferred; candidates with strong experience in either are welcome if able to develop in the other category.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
  • Opportunities for international collaboration, technical leadership, and innovation.
  • Career development in a fast-paced, global environment focused on pioneering product solutions.

What's Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or call me, Alan Fitzpatrick, on +353 21 4847136. If the job isn’t quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch. We also have multiple Temp, FTC, and Contract jobs available.

Alan Fitzpatrick Executive Recruitment Consultant – Life Sciences & Engineering

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