Supervisor, Advanced Formulation MSAT

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Job Description

The MSAT Advanced Formulation Supervisor is responsible for leading and supporting advanced formulation activities within the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) organization.
The role focuses on formulation development/technology transfer optimization scale-up execution and lifecycle management of pharmaceutical drug product processes ensuring robust compliant and scalable solutions from development through commercial manufacturing.

This position provides technical leadership supervises a team of MSAT scientists/specialists and acts as a key interface between clients and internal cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. Engineering Manufacturing Quality etc.).

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Scientific Responsibilities

• Lead advanced formulation activities including development / technology transfer optimization and troubleshooting of drug product formulations.
• Support technology transfer scale-up and process validation activities from development to commercial manufacturing.
• Provide subject matter expertise in formulation science to support manufacturing deviations CAPAs change controls and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply scientific principles (e.g. QbD DoE risk assessments) to ensure robust and scalable formulations.
• Support lifecycle management activities including process optimization and introduction of new technologies.

MSAT & Manufacturing Support

• Act as MSAT technical lead for formulation-related topics during manufacturing campaigns overseeing critical process steps and supporting real-time decision making.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing and Quality to ensure processes are capable reproducible and compliant with GMP requirements.
• Serve as a technical escalation point between Manufacturing MSAT and Quality during production activities.
• Participate in investigations related to formulation or process performance issues.

Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise coach and develop a team of MSAT formulation scientists and/or engineers.
• Allocate resources and prioritize activities to meet project and manufacturing timelines.
• Promote a strong safety quality and compliance culture within the team.
• Support knowledge sharing and standardization across MSAT and the broader organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences Chemistry Chemical Engineering or related scientific discipline.
• Significant experience in pharmaceutical formulation development and/or MSAT within a GMP environment.
• 7-10 year of experience in Pharmaceutical sector and at least 2 years of people management.
• Strong knowledge of drug product manufacturing processes and regulatory expectations.
• Proven experience in technical problem solving and data-driven decision making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced formulation technologies (e.g. sterile products lyophilization or complex formulations).
• Experience supporting tech transfer and commercial manufacturing.

Key Competencies

• Technical leadership in formulation and MSAT activities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and fast-paced environments
• Decision-making capability in a regulated GMP setting
• Coaching and people development mindset