Formulation Development Coordinator & Project Leader
Pubblicato il 06-08-2026 - Fidia Pharma in Abano Terme
Founded in ****, Fidia is an Italian multinational pharmaceutical company, with R&D;, manufacturing, marketing and sales capabilities, and an extensive product portfolio, mainly based on Hyaluronic Acid, in strategic therapeutic areas such as Joint Care, Eye Care, Skin Care, Specialty Care, Health&Wellness; Care.
Headquartered in Abano Terme (PD), Fidia extends its global reach through local partners and distributors in 120+ countries worldwide, as well as with wholly owned subsidiaries.
Job Description
To strengthen our Formulation Development team, which is part of our Corporate R&D; department, we are recruiting a
In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the formulation and development of semi-solid and liquid preparations, and for leading project teams for cosmetics and food supplements.
Main responsibilities
Coordinate and supervise the design and development of formulations and laboratory-scale processes for semi-solid preparations for topical applications and liquid preparations for ophthalmic or injectable use, including medicinal products, leading a team including at least one formulation scientist.
Act as the primary technical point of reference for formulation development activities, ensuring scientific and technical consistency and quality.
Coordinate and supervise the design, formulation testing and evaluation of preliminary stability data to finalize the final composition, in collaboration with Formulation development experts and Discovery department.
Supervise the technology transfer of production processes from laboratory to pilot scale.
Lead formulation and pre-industrial development for cosmetics and food supplements, in collaboration with suitable CDMO or CRO.
Identify and evaluate innovative raw materials, packaging and formulation solutions for the development of new drug products, medical devices, cosmetics and food supplements.
Actively contribute to patent applications for new formulations, products or processes; participate in congresses or product launch kick-off meetings as the principal formulation scientist.
Prepare suitable documentation for outsourced projects, such as design inputs, formulation and pre-industrial development plans, product specifications, stability plans, timelines (Gantt) and review technical documentation received from subcontractors for these projects, such as PIF, Product Dossier or characterization tests protocols and reports.
Lead cosmetics and food supplements development project teams, ensuring compliance with planned activities/timelines, relevant regulations and internal procedures.
Requirements
Degree in Pharmacy or in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology.
A postgraduate specialization in cosmetic science and technology and/or pharmaceutical development will be considered an advantage.
Five years' experience in the formulation development of cosmetics,
medical devices and/or medicinal products in semi-solid and liquid dosage forms.
Two years' experience in the design and development of cosmetics and food supplements as a project leader.
Advanced knowledge of cosmetic design and development according to Regulation (EC) ********* and subsequent amendments.
Basic knowledge of the design and development of medical devices according to MDR ******** and of medicinal products according to ICH Q8(R2).
Highly proficient in both spoken and written English.
Determination, leadership and problem-solving skills.
Our offer
Permanent contract.
Collective Premio and company Welfare.
In Fidia you will have unlimited access to training and coaching programs aligned with market best practices and opportunities for professional development through participation in internal job posting processes, pension fund with company integration and health fund, merit review and referral programs, company canteen, staff discounts and access to the flu vaccination campaign.
Fidia Farmaceutici promotes parity and inclusion in all its actions.
All people from the status of candidate to that of employee and throughout the duration of their employment relationship are entitled to the same opportunities and protections regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, migration background, religion, nationality, age.
All company procedures are therefore drafted in compliance with the principles expressed in the previous point; any divergences should be promptly brought to the attention of the People & Culture Department.
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