Sr. Director of Research & Development

Direct Hire | Relocation Offered | Excellent Benefits

Description

Will be responsible for developing new pharmaceutical products from concept to commercialization that support company growth. Position will also enhance and improve upon current products. Serves as a technical expert that supports product improvements, quality improvements, customer requests, and cost savings initiatives. Is responsible for formulation and generation of representative pilot samples for internal and external customer evaluations  

Duties:

Formulates new products from development to commercialization within defined company, industry, and regulatory parameters Evaluates raw materials Establishes specifications for new and/or reformulated products Changes existing formulations to improve product cost Perform scale-up for transition to manufacturing Develops new technologies related to pharmaceutical processing Writes necessary documents for manufacturing feasibility Prepares product registration documentation and product chemistry packages to meet regulatory requirements Responsible for batch production from pilot scale to process validation Additional duties as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Minimum of a BS in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or other Science5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical management10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industryProven problem-solving skills and track record of successful technical accomplishmentsStrong understanding of cGMP guidelines and FDA regulations related to the pharmaceutical industryExperience with FDA and other regulatory agencies requiredExperience with ANDA, ANADA, IND, and INAD submissions preferredExperience with HPLC testing and other stability testing preferred

Experience Level

Expert Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $180000.00 - $220000.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.