Summary of the Job

The Formulation Development Officer will be in charge of making new pharmaceutical products, with an emphasis on trials of formulations, investigations of feasibility, and writing up the results.

The job includes working with many departments to make sure that product development and transfer to manufacturing go smoothly, all while following pharmaceutical rules and quality standards.

Important Duties

1. Making and Introducing New Products

Do due diligence and gap assessments for new formulation development products
Do risk assessments for new product introductions
Do formulation development trials and feasibility batches
Make sure the Technology Transfer team gets the product so they can start full-scale production
Follow the relevant SOPs to make and package formulation batches

2. Paperwork and Following the Rules

Write Master Batch Records, formulation development protocols, and reports
Write annexes for demonstrating Critical Process Parameters
Write SOPs, Equipment Qualification Documents, and Equipment Equivalence Documents
Write Change Requests and any other paperwork that is needed
Make sure that the company follows the rules set by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)

3. Working Together Across Departments

Work with the right departments to plan and carry out projects
Work with the Technology Transfer team to make sure products are made correctly
Work with the OEM, Engineering, and Supply Chain departments to keep track of inventory
Handle requests for spare parts, tools, and supplies needed for formulation development

4 Systems for Managing Quality

Write and review QMS documentation, audits, and investigations
Take care of the Corrective Action and Preventative Action (CAPA) processes
Make sure that all rules are followed
Make Analytical Development reports to provide to the Regulatory Affairs Department

5. Managing Resources and Inventory

Keep track of the materials and tools needed for formulation development
Make sure that the necessary resources are always available by managing stock well

Experience and Qualifications

Necessary Requirements

Qualification	Description
Education	A bachelor's degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, or a related discipline
Experience	At least two years of experience working in a pharmaceutical production plant
Knowledge	Knowing about pharmaceutical rules (GMP, ICH guidelines)
Skills	Being good with Excel and PowerPoint
Analytical Skills	Knowledge of analytical tools like Pareto charts, waterfall charts, pie charts, bar charts, and line charts

Good Qualifications

Qualification	Description
Certification	A degree in quality management or quality assurance
Experience	Experience in developing formulations or products
Knowledge	Knowledge of how drugs are made

Personal Skills and Traits

Good at working with others and as a team
Able to work well under pressure and be a self-starter
Able to adapt to changing business needs
Creative, observant, and innovative
Focused on quality and pays attention to detail
Willing to work shift programs as needed
Follows Quality Management Systems very closely

How to Apply

People who are interested should send their application, a full CV, and copies of their academic diplomas in one PDF file to:

Email:recruitment@qcil.com

Important Things to Remember

Only those who are on the short list will be contacted
QCIL hires people of all backgrounds
If you lobby for the position, you will automatically be disqualified
Deadline for applications: September 26, 2025

The Organization

Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL) is the biggest drug maker in Uganda It makes WHO pre-qualified medications for HIV/AIDS and malaria.

The company was founded in 2005 and is dedicated to improving health by making high-quality pharmaceuticals in the area QCIL runs a modern factory in Luzira, Kampala, and sells its goods all over Africa while always following high international quality standards