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Drug Formulation Consultant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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$100 - $125/hr

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Oakdale, MN ยท On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

... consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene ... for drug products. May interpret analytical data to guide formulation and process development ...

... drug development, optimization and enterprise deliverables that are innovative, creative, cost ... Manage Formulation Development for new products. Provide optimized formulations for performance and ...

Head of CMC

Redwood City, CA ยท On-site

$250/hr

... consultants, while remaining personally engaged in the technical details--including reviewing ... characterization, formulation, drug substance and drug product manufacture, stability ...

PLS Scientist I - Biopharma

Oakdale, MN ยท On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

... consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene ... for drug products. May interpret analytical data to guide formulation and process development ...

Head of CMC

Redwood City, CA ยท On-site

$277K - $416K/yr

... consultants, while remaining personally engaged in the technical details--including reviewing ... characterization, formulation, drug substance and drug product manufacture, stability ...

Head of CMC

Redwood City, CA ยท On-site

$277K - $416K/yr

... consultants, while remaining personally engaged in the technical details-including reviewing ... characterization, formulation, drug substance and drug product manufacture, stability ...

... drug substance and drug product, including in-process, release, stability, method validation and ... Responsibilities Support Analytical (CMC) activities associated with the formulation of ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for drug formulation consultant in the United States is $22.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Cleaning Validation Subject Matter Expert

North Chicago, IL โ€ข On-site

cGMP Consulting
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturingย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

$120K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Lead and manage cleaning validation activities, including preparing and executing protocols.

  • Design, develop, and support implementation of cleaning procedures and strategies for manufacturing equipment and processes.

  • Investigate cleaning-related incidents, deviations, and out-of-specification results, and support resolution and change control processes.


Job description

About Us

At cGMP Consulting, we specialize in providing expert validation, qualification, and compliance services to the life sciences industry. Our team works with clients to ensure their facilities, equipment, and processes meet regulatory standards, enabling the safe and efficient production of pharmaceuticals.
cGMP Consulting is based in Lake Forest, IL. Our main client locations are Melrose Park, IL, North Chicago, IL, Waukegan, IL and Pleasant Prairie, WI. 

Position Summary

cGMP Consulting is seeking an experienced and driven individual to lead and manage cleaning validation activities, prepare and execute protocols, and act as SME regarding cleaning development and validation. This senior-level role offers significant autonomy, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to influence operations in a fast-paced, GMP-compliant manufacturing environment. 

The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, navigate complex troubleshooting challenges, drive change management efforts, and ensure timely and thorough completion of protocols. This candidate has deep experience in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), along with a solid understanding of FDA regulations, and international compliance standards. 

Responsibilities 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: 

  • Design and develop cleaning procedures for new product and manufacturing equipment.
  • Provide technical support to cleaning activities associated with the manufacturing process.
  • Lead the cleaning validation program and activities.
  • Knowledge of cleaning agents and establishment of sound cleaning practices within new or refurbished manufacturing rooms and sampling suite areas.
  • Design and support implementation of cleaning strategies for product transfer projects and product development projects.
  • Investigate and conduct troubleshooting or root cause analysis of cleaning related incidents, deviations and cleaning out of specification results for non validated or under developed cleaning procedures.
  • Lead enhancement of cleaning practices and review and approve work instructions.
  • Support the periodic review of cleaning validation studies.
  • Perform successful resolution of incidents and deviations related to cleaning activities.
  • Issue change controls required for implementation of cleaning procedure changes.

Requirements 

  • Minimum Bachelors’ degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field of study. 
  • 4+ years’ experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, including cleaning validation. Must be familiar with regulatory (FDA) requirements. 
  • Expertise in multiple areas: cleaning validation, continuous process improvement, and/or qualification of aseptic filling or formulation equipment/processes. 
  • Advanced critical thinking and technical writing skills. 
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. 

Compensation and Benefits 

  • Expected pay range per year: $120,000-$160,000 USD 
  • Expected benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K 

Disclaimer 

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. All duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary to perform this job successfully. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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