Head of Pharmaceutical Development – Formulations Rustington

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.​

Rustington

Rustington is a large village on the south coast of England close to the resort of Littlehampton in West Sussex.  Major towns with cities within easy reach of Rustington include Chichester which is 15 miles away, Brighton 20 miles and Chichester, the county town of West Sussex, is 15 miles away.   Rustington is a mixture of old and new, from the thatched cottages to modern buildings including shops, sports centres and a golf centre with an 18 hole course.

Although many Rustington residents commute to Brighton, London and elsewhere to work, a number of large companies do provide more local employment opportunities including the worldwide HQ of Body Shop in Littlehampton, Butlin’s holiday camp in Bognor Regis, Goodwood Race and the Rolls Royce factory also in Goodwood.