Job Introduction
Scientist, Drug Product (Analytical Chemistry)
Hoddesdon
Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 sites across the UK, US and China, and we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.
We’re proud of the impact we make—just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers.
You will have a background in Analytical Chemistry combined with a solid expertise in HPLC, Dissolution, KF, Disintegration, stability analysis and drug product development. Knowledge of GC, SFC, MS and other analytical methodologies utilized to characterize APIs would be an advantage. The role is to support formulation development projects, develop and validate analytical methods and collaborates effectively with Formulation Development and Materials Characterization colleagues.
Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
At Pharmaron we offer:
- Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting!
- Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
- A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Perform analytical testing of drug products, intermediates, and APIs using techniques such as HPLC, Dissolution, KF, Disintegration, and stability analysis.
- Support formulation development projects by developing and validating analytical methods.
- Apply core analytical laboratory skills to positively impact drug product development.
- Design and execute experiments with guidance, interpret results, and plan follow-up work to solve moderately complex analytical problems.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Formulation Development and Materials Characterization.
- Document and report results in line with GMP and internal procedures, contributing to release testing and regulatory submissions.
- Maintain high standards of data integrity, quality, and compliance with GLP/GMP.
Requirements:
- BSc (Hons) or MSc in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry.
- Relevant experience in an Analytical Chemistry laboratory.
- Significant expertise in HPLC and Dissolution methods.
- Hands-on expertise and up-to-date knowledge of other analytical methodologies.
- Experience working to GLP and GMP.
Attention to detail.
Our Company: “We are a dynamic, fast-growing CRO with a reputation for leading-edge science. We provide contract research services to some of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies, solving complex scientific challenges with integrity and professionalism.
Our Hoddesdon site in Hertfordshire offers over 5,000 m² of premier R&D space, housing Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Product Development, and Drug Discovery teams. The site includes state-of-the-art GMP facilities for API development, oral solid dose manufacture, formulation development, and process chemistry.
The Analytical Chemistry team delivers advanced analytical solutions across early- and late-phase pharmaceutical development. You’ll gain exposure to techniques like UHPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, and contribute to method development, validation, and material characterisation. Opportunities also include polymorph screening, crystallisation optimisation, and pre-formulation development—all within a highly supportive, team-focused environment.
- We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
- We offer state of the art working environment on site.
- We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.
Why Should You Apply?
- This is an opportunity for you as a Chemistry professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department.
- Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards.
- To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.
Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 21,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.