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Are you looking for Pharmaceutical jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Formulation Development Officer job at Quality Chemical Industries
About the Organisation
Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL) is a trailblazing pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Uganda, established with a mission to improve public health by producing high-quality, affordable, and life-saving medicines, particularly antiretrovirals and antimalarials, for local and regional markets. Renowned as the first company in sub-Saharan Africa licensed by a global innovator to manufacture triple therapy ARVs, QCIL has earned widespread recognition for its role in combating HIV/AIDS and malaria across Africa.
The company fosters a culture of innovation, professionalism, and ethical excellence, offering employees a dynamic environment that supports growth, skills development, and purpose-driven work. With job opportunities in production, quality assurance, logistics, and administration, QCIL promotes inclusive hiring and offers structured training and development programs. Since its inception in 2007, the company has grown to become one of East Africa’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, leveraging cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and a strong commitment to quality standards such as WHO cGMP compliance.
QCIL’s business model focuses on local production to reduce dependency on imports and ensure medicine security in Africa. With a modern manufacturing plant in Luzira, Kampala, QCIL serves both public and private sectors across the continent. The company upholds core values of integrity, accountability, innovation, and community impact, and actively engages in CSR initiatives that promote healthcare access, education, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.qcil.co.ug.
Quality Chemical Industries Limited is a publicly listed pharmaceutical manufacturing company, established in Uganda by Ugandans in 2005. The Company is committed to advancing wellness and is the largest producer of WHO pre-qualified HIV/AIDS and Malaria treatments in the region.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Formulation Development Officer job at Quality Chemical Industries
Quality Chemical Industries
Job Description
Job Title: Formulation Development Officer (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Quality Chemical Industries
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Initiate the introduction of Formulation Development products by doing due diligence, gap assessment (Gap Analysis) and perform and review all risks associated with introduction of new products at Qcil
Carry out Formulation Development trials, feasibility batches & associated activities on introduced products until successful development of the product which can then be transferred to Technology Transfer team for full scale manufacturing
Co-ordinate with relevant sections for effective project planning, execution, project review to enable smooth operation of documentation and Formulation Development activities for new products
Prepare all the necessary documentation including Formulation Development protocols and reports, annex for Critical Process parameters to be demonstrated, Master Batch Records, SOPs, Equipment Qualification Documents, Equipment Equivalence Documents, Change Requests, etc
Develop and pack formulation batches as per the applicable SOPs and approve development process to ensure successful execution of Formulation Development
Manage the requisitions, inventory of spares, tooling, consumables related to Formulation Development through close collaboration with OEM, Engineering, and Supply Chain departments ensuring all-year round availability through stock/inventory management
Prepare, and review all QMS, Audits, investigations, Corrective Action and Preventative Action (CAPA), effectiveness, compliance, reviews in regulatory requirements in relation to operations within the Formulation Development section that enable timely support and response to all CFT requirements
Compile Analytical Development reports with the Formulation Development Pharmacist for submission to Regulatory Affairs Department
Work with Technology Transfer team in successful product execution
Any other job responsibility/ assignment given by Supervisor/ Manager deemed fit within your jurisdiction
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science or any other related field
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant
Familiar with pharmaceutical regulations and guidelines, such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and International Council for Harmonization (ICH) guidelines
Certification in Quality Management or Quality Assurance is an added advantage
Good teamwork, interpersonal skills and adherence to Quality Management Systems
Self-starter, flexible and able to work well under pressure at work
Proficiency in Excel and its basic formulae, and in PowerPoint presentations
Familiar with the various analytical tools like the Pareto Chart, Waterfall, Pie Charts, Bar Charts and Line Charts
Be observant, creative and innovative in line with the business needs
Able to work Shifts program as per business needs
How to Apply
Email your application, detailed CV, and copies of academic certificates in a PDF file to recruitment@qcil.com
Deadline: 26th September 2025
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qcil is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, lobbying for the above position will result in automatic disqualification.

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