Senior Formulation Scientist

A leading pharmaceutical company that provides CRO and CDMO services is currently recruiting a Senior Formulation Scientist. Based in the Midlands, UK, this is an exciting opportunity to bring expertise and skills to an expanding and dynamic drug development business and make a difference by formulating innovative new drugs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Getting involved with formulation development aspects work of the development programs for a range of dosage forms; predominantly 'solid oral dose', tablets, capsules as well as liquids, inhaled, intravenous, topical solutions etc.
• Formulation development work will also include pre-formulation, characterisation and support of radiolabelled formulation development.
• Ensuring smooth transfer of projects from development to the manufacturing operations group including provision of batch records.
• Writing and reviewing development plans, protocols, reports and lab write-ups and client updates.
• Managing client's interaction from initiation of projects to ensure customer satisfaction with pharmaceutical sciences activities.
• Line management of development team members may also be required.

Skills and Requirement:

• Degree level qualification in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences or chemistry related discipline.
• Previous experience in a similar Senior Formulation Scientist role in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Considerable experience in product development and as a study lead in a customer facing role.
• Confident in formulating solid oral dosage forms and be an excellent team player.
• Ability to lead complex development programmes independently.
• Relevant work experience in product development (formulation) and knowledge on radioisotopes would be desirable but not necessary.
• cGMP experience is essential.
• Good interpersonal skills, including communication, collaboration, presentation, persuasion, and influence.
• Good organisational skills, including efficiency, strategic thinking, manages complexity, punctuality, and collaboration in a team environment.
• Proficiency with computer skills, such as MS Office.
• You have the right to work in the UK at the time of being offered employment.

To Apply:

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In case you have difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Will Hitchcock at 0203 078 9554 or upload your CV on our website - www.proclinical.com.

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