Senior Formulation Scientist (Drug Product) - Eurofins CDMO Alphora, Inc.

Job summary

The Senior Formulation Scientist will lead formulation and process development activities from early stages through GMP manufacturing. They will also provide technical leadership, manage client engagements, and ensure full compliance with cGMP and safety standards.

Job details

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies. In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. develops and manufactures new therapeutics to improve the lives and health of patients. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides contract research & development services to global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, developing their processes and manufacturing their bulk drug substances (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients -“API’s”) as well as finished dosage products (tablets, capsules, suspensions) for supply to clinical trials and commercial requirements. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides a rich and technologically challenging environment with a continuing flow of interesting projects. Our employees work in close concert with clients throughout the development process to achieve their program objectives. Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. is growing its state-of-the-art organization, with continued investments in modern facilities, equipment, and instrumentation while providing a rich environment for employees to develop their technical skills and careers paths. Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and independent Senior Formulation Chemist to lead formulation development activities within our Drug Product Operations team. In this role, you will take ownership of projects from early development through GMP manufacturing, playing a critical role in delivering high-quality oral dosage products. You will drive formulation and process development, scale-up, and technology transfer, while also providing oversight of GMP production activities. As a senior team member, you will serve as a scientific leader—collaborating cross-functionally, supporting client engagements, and contributing to business development initiatives. This is an ideal role for an experienced professional who combines deep technical expertise with leadership, problem-solving, and client-facing capabilities. Key Highlights: · Lead and independently execute formulation and drug product development activities · Design and oversee formulation studies, process development, and GMP scale-up · Provide oversight and technical leadership for GMP manufacturing operations · Author and review protocols, batch records, SOPs, and technical reports · Troubleshoot complex formulation and process challenges, driving continuous improvement · Represent Drug Product Operations in client meetings and technical discussions · Support Business Development with technical expertise · Ensure full compliance with cGMP, GLP, SOPs, and safety standards Qualifications Years of Experience: 6-10 years Education: min. BS or above in relevant Engineering or Science based field Systems: Excel, Word, statistics-based programs Soft Skills: strong written and communications skills – candidate will be client facing; strong Leadership skills/ability to manage junior formulators The starting annual base compensation for this position is $90,000 CAD. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package plus benefits, will be determined by a number of factors which include but are not limited to the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Disclaimer: Salary information posted on sites other than the official careers page does not reflect the organization’s compensation and may represent estimated ranges provided by third-party job boards. The organization offers competitive wages and a comprehensive total rewards package, which will be discussed during the interview process. At Eurofins CDMO Alphora, we leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technology to support our recruitment process, including preliminary screening of applications and resumes. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. This posting is for a talent pool to support future hiring needs and does not correspond to an existing vacancy. Additional Information At Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including health & dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, paid time off. Accommodation: Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request via the website at www.eurofins.ca. As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received international recognition as a great place to work. To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website at www.eurofins.ca We thank all applicants within commuting distance of GTA, Ontario for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NO AGENCIES, CALLS OR EMAILS PLEASE

What you’ll do

The Senior Formulation Scientist will lead formulation and process development activities from early stages through GMP manufacturing. They will also provide technical leadership, manage client engagements, and ensure full compliance with cGMP and safety standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science-based field and 6-10 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership, communication, and technical problem-solving skills are required for this client-facing role.

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• RRSP with 3% company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Formulation development
• Drug product development
• GMP manufacturing
• Process development
• Scale-up
• Technology transfer
• Technical leadership
• Project management
• Client management
• Troubleshooting
• SOP development
• Regulatory compliance
• cGMP
• GLP
• Data analysis
• Communication

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Engineering

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