Head of Pharmaceutical Development – Formulations Buckinghamshire

Head of Pharmaceutical Development – Formulations

Heads of Pharmaceutical Development direct all activities related to formulation, process development, and scale-up of pharmaceutical products. They ensure smooth transition from early-stage R&D through to clinical and commercial readiness.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading formulation strategy – Supporting NCEs, generics, or biologics with optimal delivery and stability.

• Managing cross-functional development teams – Aligning scientists, analytical chemists, and manufacturing.

• Ensuring GMP and regulatory readiness – Overseeing documentation, validation, and submission support.

• Driving innovation and technology transfer – Evaluating new technologies or platforms for improved efficiency and performance.

• Budgeting and resource planning – Leading departmental growth, infrastructure investment, and team development.

This senior leadership role suits experts in formulation science with strategic vision and regulatory acumen.​

Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire is a county in south east England to the north of London.  Major towns in Buckinghamshire include Milton Keynes, Beaconsfield, Buckingham, High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Chesham and Amersham.  The southern part of Buckinghamshire is part of the affluent London commuter belt and enjoys the highest life expectancy and the best education results in the UK.

Places of interest in Buckinghamshire include Pinewood Film Studios, Silverstone motor racing circuit and Bletchley Park where the Alan Turing and his colleagues managed to crack the Enigma code during World War 2.

Famous people born in Buckinghamshire: Steve Redgrave, Olympic rower and Terry Pratchett, Author