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# Senior Product Development Chemist at Wedgewood Pharmacy

- **Company:** Wedgewood Pharmacy
- **Location:** Albany, OH
- **Posted:** 2026-08-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wedgewoodpharmacy/jobs/4383474009

## Job description

At Wedgewood Pharmacy, we are dedicated to improving the lives of animals through customized medication and compassionate care. Every role in our organization contributes to helping pets live healthier, happier lives. We are a team driven by purpose, quality, and a shared commitment to animal health.

Position Opening

Job Title: Sr. Product Development Chemist

Job Location: Albany, OH

Number of Positions: 1 opening

Offered Salary: $101000.00 per year

Job duration: Permanent position, Full time, Mon - Fri, 40 hours per week.

Job Description: Develop and draft new product protocols or formula ID’s with minimal supervision. Assist in drafting Product Development protocols and summary reports. Oversee and ensure reports, submission documentation, and development summaries documenting the product development process are available for clients, partners, and health authorities (i.e. FDA). Collect and manage technical information, including safety data sheets and technical data sheets for new molecules and products. Responsible for performing investigations related to OOS laboratory testing. Conduct trials for the development of new products and the improvement of existing formulations. Conducting experiments, generating data, assisting in data analysis, preparing sample. Troubleshoot technical, formulation, and processing issues during product development and commercialization. Define the requirements for the manufacture of pilot batches, as well as the quantity of product units intended for the execution of accelerated and natural stability. Define the product specifications and the stability indicator specifications, as well as the conditions for carrying out these studies. Coordinate the technological transfers of new products towards production, assembly and quality assurance. Include batching several iterations, ensuring technical accuracy in product development through stability studies, and documentation. Identification and characterization of the unknown impurities in the drug products and drug substances. Manages R&D project activities by accurately collecting, recording, maintaining, and reporting scientific data. HPLC, GC, Dissolution, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, FTIR, Microscopy, and Particle Size Distribution (PSD). Collaborates with internal groups to determine and implement preventative measures to reduce/eliminate repetitive deviations.

Education and Experience required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field plus 5 years of progressive experience job offered as or Analyst or Chemist. In lieu of Bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ experience will accept Master’s degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field plus 2-year experience in job offered or as Analyst or Chemist. Prior work experience must include 2 years’ experience in collecting and managing technical information, including safety data sheets and technical data sheets for new molecules and products, performing investigations related to testing. Conducting trials for the development of new products and the improvement of existing formulations.

Conducting experiments, generating data, assisting in data analysis, preparing sample. Troubleshoot technical, formulation, and processing issues during product development and commercialization.

## Why We Do What We Do

At Wedgewood Pharmacy, your work has purpose. Every prescription you help prepare, support, or deliver contributes to improving the health and well-being of animals. We are passionate about what we do and proud to build a workplace where people feel supported, included, and valued.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Wedgewood Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

## About Wedgewood Pharmacy

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Wedgewood Pharmacy is the largest US provider of compounded veterinary medications, partnering with veterinarians to customize prescriptions for animals of all kinds.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped since founding)
- **Headquarters**: Sewell, New Jersey, United States
- **Founded**: 1981
- **Founders**: George Malmberg and Lucy Malmberg

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Veterinary compounding pharmacy / Animal health
- **Target customers**: B2B – primarily veterinarians and veterinary practices; also serves zoos, aquariums, and wildlife organizations
- **Mission or purpose**: Partnering with veterinarians to customize care and improve the lives of animals and those who care for them.

## Products & Services
- **Compounded Veterinary Medications**: Custom-formulated medications (sterile and non-sterile) for companion animals, equine, exotic pets, and wildlife – formulary of over 46,000 medications. [wedgewood.com/about/our-story/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/our-story/)
- **Blue Rabbit**: A PIMS-integrated online pharmacy platform that allows vets to prescribe both compounded and commercial medications, diets, and supplements with fast delivery. [wedgewood.com/newsroom/wedgewood-introduces-blue-rabbit...](https://www.wedgewood.com/newsroom/wedgewood-introduces-blue-rabbit-the-next-generation-online-veterinary-pharmacy-solution/)
- **Wedgewood Connect**: An FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility for larger-volume sterile compounding. [wedgewood.com/about/our-story/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/our-story/)
- **Proprietary Formulations**: Gourmeds®, TinyTabs®, and Twist-a-Dose® – pet-friendly medication forms. [wedgewood.com/about/our-story/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/our-story/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Serves over 70,000 veterinarians and one million animals yearly. [wedgewood.com/about/our-story/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/our-story/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors publicly reported; key partners include AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) Preferred Business Provider network. [wedgewood.com/about/our-story/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/our-story/)
- **Growth Signals**: Merged with Diamondback Drugs in 2024; acquired Front Range Laboratories and merged with Blue Rabbit, Brava, Wickliffe, and Precision Pharmacy; launched compounded Molnupiravir for Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) in 2024. [wedgewood.com/newsroom/](https://www.wedgewood.com/newsroom/wedgewood-launches-compounded-molnupiravir-for-the-treatment-of-feline-infectious-peritonitis-fip-/) [wedgewood.com/about/our-story/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/our-story/)

## Competitive Advantages
- Largest veterinary compounding pharmacy in the US with a 40+ year track record.
- PCAB Accredited® for both sterile and non-sterile compounded medications (first to achieve both).
- Proprietary pet-friendly dosage forms (Gourmeds, TinyTabs, Twist-a-Dose) that improve compliance.
- PIMS-integrated e-prescribing platform (Blue Rabbit) combining compounded and commercial meds in one workflow.
- Recognized by 99% of veterinarians, with 9 out of 10 choosing Wedgewood. [wedgewood.com/](https://www.wedgewood.com/)

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding the Blue Rabbit online pharmacy platform to drive practice efficiency and profitability.
- Growing through strategic acquisitions (e.g., Diamondback Drugs, Precision Equine Pharmacy) to broaden geographic and therapeutic reach.
- Innovating in specialty areas such as feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) treatment and wildlife/ZooPharm solutions.
- Continuously improving the formulary (46,000+ medications) and service quality to maintain veterinarian trust.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven**: Directly contribute to improving animal health and supporting veterinary professionals. [wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/)
- **Culture**: Supportive, collaborative, and fun environment with a strong sense of community and corporate social responsibility. [wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/)
- **Work flexibility**: Offers remote/hybrid work options, flexible scheduling, and generous paid time off. [wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/)
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and **pet insurance**; 401(k) with potential bonuses; tuition reimbursement and internal promotion paths. [wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/)
- **Growth**: Training programs, clear career progression, and opportunities across multiple disciplines (pharmacy, engineering, sales, customer care). [wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/)
- **Leadership**: Led by CEO Alejandro Bernal (DVM, MS, MBA) and an experienced executive team including Chief Veterinary Officer Zane Zumbahlen, CTO Maria Kraus, and others. [wedgewood.com/about/leadership/](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/leadership/)

## Sources
1. [Wedgewood Pharmacy Official Website](https://www.wedgewood.com/)
2. [Wedgewood Pharmacy - Our Story](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/our-story/)
3. [Wedgewood Pharmacy - Join Our Team](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/join-our-team/)
4. [Wedgewood Pharmacy - Leadership](https://www.wedgewood.com/about/leadership/)
5. [Wedgewood Newsroom - Blue Rabbit Launch](https://www.wedgewood.com/newsroom/wedgewood-introduces-blue-rabbit-the-next-generation-online-veterinary-pharmacy-solution/)
6. [Wedgewood Newsroom - CEO Transition](https://www.wedgewood.com/newsroom/wedgewood-announces-ceo-retirement-and-appointment-of-new-ceo/)
7. [Wedgewood Newsroom - Compounded Molnupiravir for FIP](https://www.wedgewood.com/newsroom/wedgewood-launches-compounded-molnupiravir-for-the-treatment-of-feline-infectious-peritonitis-fip-/)
8. [Wedgewood Newsroom - Precision Equine Pharmacy Integration](https://www.wedgewood.com/newsroom/new-name-same-mission-precision-equine-pharmacy-completes-integration-with-wedgewood/)
9. [Wedgewood Pharmacy LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wedgewoodpetrx)

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