Exciting Opportunity: Associate Principal Scientist - Formulation - Complex Meds
Are you a formulation expert with a passion for solving complex drug product development challenges? This innovative pharmaceutical development company is seeking an exceptional Associate Principal Scientist - Formulation to join their growing team in South Manchester.
Job Title: Associate Principal Scientist - Formulation (Complex Meds)
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Area: Cheadle, South Manchester (occasional UK and international travel required - Driving License Required)
Salary: DOE
The Role of the Associate Principal Scientist - Formulation
As an Associate Principal Scientist, you will play a key role in driving formulation projects across a diverse portfolio of client projects within Complex Meds. You'll lead the design and development of both simple and complex drug products, ensuring optimal in vivo performance and regulatory compliance. Your key responsibilities will include:
1. Leading formulation and process design for oral and parenteral drug products across clinical phases in the Complex Meds space
2. Applying scientific and pragmatic thinking to deliver innovative product and technology solutions
3. Providing hands-on troubleshooting and laboratory support when needed
4. Collaborating with analytical scientists to ensure robust testing of formulations
5. Acting as project leader for pharmaceutical development programmes
6. Managing CRO activities and client communications
7. Supporting regulatory strategy and authoring CMC documentation
8. Introducing new formulation technologies and contributing to continuous improvement
9. Coaching and mentoring junior staff and contributing to team development
10. Representing the company at conferences and industry events
The Ideal Candidate for the Associate Principal Scientist - Formulation Role
To thrive in this role, you will need:
11. A PhD with 3+ years' of recent experience or a Bachelor's degree with 6+ years' recent experience in formulation development
12. Expertise in oral and parenteral formulation development, including modified-release, nano-particulate, or liposomal systems - Specifically Complex Drug Products
13. Strong knowledge of material properties, drug delivery systems, and global CMC regulatory requirements
14. Recent experience progressing complex drug products from discovery through to launch
15. A valid UK driving licence
If you're a formulation science leader ready to make a real impact in pharmaceutical development, this is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team and shape the future of drug delivery. Apply now to take the next step in your career!
For more information, please contact Selby De Klerk at SRG.
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