Job Advertisement: PHC Technical Readiness Leader Scientist Location: Reading, Berkshire Contract Type: Temporary Contract Length: 12 months Start Date: June 2, 2025 End Date: June 1, 2026 Hourly Rate: £26.95 - 31.95 Working Pattern: Full Time Our client, a leader in the retail industry, is seeking a dedicated PHC Technical Readiness Leader Scientist to join their innovation team. This role is integral to the delivery of the Personal Health Care (PHC) innovation pipeline for Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (VMS), a key growth driver for the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) to define learning plans that address complex formulation and technology questions, including product preparation and stability assessments. utilise the scientific method to build, execute, and report on technical learning initiatives-defining problems, gathering data, forming hypotheses, testing them, and reporting findings. Ensure technical product development readiness aligns with business timelines, delivering projects to the required standards. Provide formulation and technology advice to various functions within medicinal product development projects across Europe. Assess product feasibility and conduct technical activities in partnership with CMs. Develop product development strategies, including due diligence, risk assessment, and intellectual property strategy. Expand knowledge of external supplier technology portfolios and design effective learning plans for technology evaluation to achieve innovative breakthroughs or cost efficiencies. Qualifications: A background in Life Sciences is essential. Proven experience in Technical Readiness within regulated environments is required. Proficiency in technical systems and a strong quality mindset. Strong project management skills to ensure project readiness in alignment with timelines and standards. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to facilitate collaboration across various R&D and Marketing functions. Previous experience with manufacturing and packaging processes in regulated settings is necessary. Specific knowledge of tablets, soft and hard gel capsules, and oral liquid products is desirable but not mandatory. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in the development of innovative health products that positively impact consumers. You will be part of a dynamic team, collaborating with experts across Europe and contributing to a diverse portfolio of brands and product forms. If you are ready to take on this challenge and possess the required skills and experience, we would love to hear from you! How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying to this role. We look forward to your application! Note: This position is temporary and offers a competitive hourly rate. The successful candidate will be dedicated to ensuring the technical readiness of projects, promoting quality and innovation within the organisation. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser