Senior Scientist - Drug Product Formulation

Job Introduction

• 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!

• Degree or equivalent and in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, or Chemistry related discipline
• At least 3 years industrial experience in formulation and clinical manufacture
• Excellent and relevant laboratory skills and analytical skills
• Familiarity with formulation and processing techniques specific to Formulation Development
• Problem solving skills, data processing and analysis skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively present scientific findings to colleagues
• Good interpersonal skills
• Work within and contribute to a multi-disciplined environment
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Conscientious and meticulous in laboratory and written work
• Self-motivated and capable of sound judgement in knowing when to seek input from more experienced colleagues
• Willing to get involved with new ideas and initiatives
• Commitment to self-development and learning
• Willingness to share information and help others
   
   

• Design and plan work activities to ensure that project and/or initiatives are conducted and completed efficiently in terms of time, cost and coordination with associated work programmes.
• With guidance as required, conduct work and studies within established key workflows and/ or regulations as described by SOPs, corporate policies and external regulatory guidance (e.g. GxP, ICH, etc) to ensure the manufacture of clinical supplies and stability batches are in accordance with cGMP.
• Document and report results of all experiments in a manner consistent with department practices and governing policies, as applicable.  Periodically, may be required to conduct second scientist review of experimental data or documentation.
•  Collate data and update reports for the purpose of presentation production, to share results and progress with key stakeholders.
• Input, propose and modify as appropriate, SOPs, risk assessments and training curricula.
• Liaise closely with matrix partners, cross functional and global teams to support the coordination of projects and assist in the development and achievement of project timelines.
• Contribute to the evaluation and development of new technologies.
• Expand knowledge base and share knowledge through the training and mentoring of colleagues.
• Ensure personal development through training, knowledge accumulation and skill development activities.  
• Performs roles and duties in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines and principles, and Pharmaron Hoddesdon Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Supporting documents. 
• Follow all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements that are defined on work instructions or communicated in training.
• Work efficiently and tidily such that work is carried out in a well-planned and organised way and timely manner.
• Ensure that any operating practice or instrument defect, which may affect safety at work, is brought to the attention of Management.
• Provide Customers with high Quality service and high Quality products.
• Create and encourage a transparent and trustworthy environment.
• At all times upholds the highest professional standards and acts in the interest of the patient / patient safety.
• Encourage continuous improvement through an effective Quality Management System (QMS) striving to improve processes and practices.
• Promote and contribute to a best in class Quality culture and reputation based on collaboration.  
• Promote leadership collaboration and employee engagement with the same Quality goals ensuring GMP compliance.
• Promote the culture that ‘Quality is everyone’s responsibility’. 
• Assist with the general running of the Formulation Development group by maintaining a good standard of laboratory housekeeping and help with routine tasks.
• Ensures both initial and continued personal training is carried out and adapted according to need.  Ensure all employees are suitably trained in all processes before undertaking where appropriate.
• Responsible to maintain own training file.

• 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.

• This is an opportunity for you as a Senior Scientist 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.