We’re looking for a Scientist in Formulation to support the design and development of oral dosage forms, including tablets and capsules tailored for clinical studies. You’ll play a key role in supporting phase-appropriate formulations and processes that meet both scientific and client expectations.
Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 sites across the UK, US and China, and we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.
We’re proud of the impact we make—just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers.
At Pharmaron we offer:
1. 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!
2. Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
3. A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!
Key roles and responsibilities:
4. Conduct formulation development studies and support manufacturing of clinical supplies in compliance with GMP standards.
5. Document experimental results accurately and maintain high-quality records for regulatory compliance.
6. Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to ensure smooth project coordination.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to project timelines and deliverables.
8. Participate in training and development activities to enhance technical and practical skills.
9. Support evaluation and implementation of new technologies and processes within the team.
Requirements:
10. Strong academic background (Master’s or PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, formulation, or related field).
11. Practical knowledge of GMP, documentation practices, and regulatory guidelines (training provided if needed).
12. Good communication skills for client interactions.
13. Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to dynamic project needs.
14. Prior industrial or CDMO experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
Our Company: “We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges”.
We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.
We are based in Hertfordshire, in the town of Hoddesdon. The Hoddesdon campus, consisting of several purpose built scientific and administrative buildings together with a purpose-built conference area has more than 5,000 m2 of premier R&D space and houses established Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Product Development and Drug Discovery teams. The Hoddesdon site has state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard facilities for the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and Oral Solid Dose Manufacture, formulation development and process chemistry. We offer our employees a highly supportive team-focused environment, enabling them to develop and fulfil their true potential.
Why Should You Apply?
15. This is an opportunity for you as a Chemistry professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department.
16. Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards.
17. 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.