Technical Project Lead (Drug Product Development)

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!

• In a multidisciplinary environment, design, plan, and execute core experiments, interpret results, and plan additional experiments in a timely manner for assigned projects and/ or initiatives.
• Document and report results of all experiments in a manner consistent with department practices and governing policies, as applicable.  
• Demonstrate expertise in the core formulation laboratory skills required to support the development and/or scale-up of drug product manufacturing processes.  Such skills include, but are not limited to, expert application of core laboratory techniques and instrumentation to positively impact drug product development.   From time to time, the use of selected higher-end instrumentation or methodologies with supervisor guidance may be required
• Actively participate in the development of new technologies or methodologies, as appropriate within the functional area.
• Effectively communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with cross-functional project groups to ensure that scientific work is appropriately documented such that the broader collaborative input and efforts are combined to maximum effect in the production of reports, manuscripts, and presentations.

• Degree or equivalent in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, or Chemistry related discipline and evidence of strong academic/industrial experience and achievement with at least 5 years in applicable role, operating in GMP environment
• Evidence of successful application of technical skill sets to resolve high-complexity formulation challenges
• Evidence of ability to effectively contribute to multi-disciplinary scientific teams and effectively lead and supervise staff, as well as proven performance management skills. 
• Drug product formulation and development knowledge and sound knowledge of regulatory and cGMP requirements (Clinical GMP Batch record)
• Cross-functional project management experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively present scientific findings to colleagues
• Effective organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills

• 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 technical expert within Drug Product Development to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment and 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 that supports each other, embraces and solves technical challenges, and puts excellence at the heart of all that we do.