Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO specializing in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, offering a comprehensive service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Our formulations cover various delivery routes, including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal, inhaled, and sterile products.
Due to continued growth and investment, we have created exciting new job opportunities at our new GMP Manufacturing headquarters in Beeston, Nottingham. As we expand to meet international customer demand and broaden our drug development portfolio, now is an excellent time to join our team.
Our values foster a positive and progressive culture within state-of-the-art facilities, where you can share ideas with talented scientists and clients worldwide, all focused on developing new medicines.
The Role
The Senior Formulation Development Scientist develops new and existing drug products across various dosage forms, including tablets, capsules, liquids, inhalers, nasal devices, and sterile products. They lead laboratory activities on their development projects, providing technical expertise and problem-solving skills to ensure successful outcomes. The role involves managing project work, supporting junior staff, and ensuring proper documentation.
We are particularly interested in candidates with solid experience in oral dosage formulation development or sterile product development.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
* Manage practical and written project work, adhering to safety standards and meeting project requirements, budgets, and timelines.
* Lead laboratory activities, ensuring high standards across various formulation equipment.
* Support and mentor junior staff in project activities.
* Lead development projects, set timelines, and provide updates during meetings.
* Problem-solve and provide solutions to challenges.
* Ensure accurate documentation, including operating records, lab books, batch records, reports, SOPs, and risk assessments.
* Work within the Upperton Quality System.
Essential Skills And Experience
* Strong technical experience in formulation development.
* Excellent communication, influencing, and troubleshooting skills.
* Ability to problem-solve and provide solutions.
* Initiative and anticipation of team needs.
* Motivational skills.
* Experience presenting data at meetings.
* Teamwork and independent working ability.
* Meticulous attention to detail.
* Excellent planning and organizational skills.
* Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
What You Will Get In Return
We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including:
* 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays and your birthday off.
* Annual performance-based bonus.
* Company contributory pension.
* Life insurance.
* Private Medical Insurance via Vitality.
* Training and professional development opportunities.
* Free onsite parking.
We also organize employee events throughout the year, such as our Christmas and summer parties and charity fundraisers.
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