Job Introduction
Undergraduate Industrial Placement Student, Product Development
UK – Hoddesdon
Pharmaron is looking for the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists so if you love chemistry and want to use it in pharmaceutical research and development, Pharmaron is the place for you. We have a 12-month placement in our Product Development department, starting in summer 2026.
An Industrial Placement within the Product Development group at Hoddesdon will enable you to embed the scientific knowledge you have acquired in your degree to date in an industrial setting and to build your practical and technical skills in drug product development. The Product Development team is responsible for defining the formulation and manufacturing process of investigational medicinal products and for carrying out their GMP manufacture for use in clinical trials. We support a diverse range of dosage forms e.g. tablets, capsules and solutions, using innovative technologies and a variety of processing techniques. You will be able to experience working in the pre-formulation, formulation development and technical manufacturing teams during the placement. If you are studying Pharmaceutical Sciences or a chemistry related degree and are interested in a career in drug product formulation or process development, this placement will give you an opportunity to gain industrial work experience in this area.
At Pharmaron we offer:
* 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
Requirements:
* Studying towards an undergraduate degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or a Chemistry related degree
* Predicted 1st or 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent)
* Strong teamwork skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication
* Good problem-solving skills
* Attention to detail
* Conscientious
* Well-organised and confident to work independently
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Closing date for applications: 31 st October 2025.
The Company offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Benefits:
* Free on-site parking
* On-site Gym
* Cycle to work scheme
* Aviva Health
* Life Insurance
* Pension
* Shuttle bus from Broxbourne train station
Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 21,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.