Associate Principal Scientist, Process Chemistry

Pharmaron; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist in Process Chemistry to lead and mentor a team while engaging in innovative projects. This role offers the chance to work in a vibrant environment, contributing to the development of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in a highly regulated sector. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry and a strong track record in API synthesis. Join a dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of scientific excellence and making a real impact in the life sciences industry.

Benefits

competitive salary

comprehensive employee benefits

state-of-the-art working environment

funding for training and development

Qualifications

• PhD in synthetic organic chemistry preferred with 1-2 years post-doctoral experience.
• Strong academic or industrial lab experience with a proven track record in API synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring a small team of Process Chemists and collaborating with clients.
• Providing solutions for complex chemical problems and developing new technologies.

Skills

synthetic organic chemistry

communication skills

API synthesis

Process Chemistry fundamentals

line management

Education

PhD in synthetic organic chemistry

post-doctoral experience

Job description

Job Introduction

Associate Principal Scientist, Process Chemistry

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:

• PhD in synthetic organic chemistry preferred.
• 1-2 years post-doctoral experience in industry or academia.
• Evidence of strong academic or industrial laboratory experience with at least 3 to 5 years' industrial experience.
• Proven track record of devising and delivering API synthesis projects under GxP regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry theory and techniques.
• Knowledge of Process Chemistry fundamentals.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous line management experience desirable but not essential.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Mentoring a small team of Process Chemists.
• Participating in relationships with clients, providing regular updates on project progress, hosting client visits, addressing technical queries and delivering client project requirements.
• Providing solutions for complex chemical problems by demonstrating expertise in the core Process Chemistry skills, required to support development and scale up of chemical processes for introduction into the Pilot Plant.
• Actively participating in the development of new technologies or methodologies.
• Collaborating with cross-functional project groups and clients to ensure that scientific work is appropriately documented.

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.

Pharmaron acquired the Hoddesdon campus, consisting of several purpose-built scientific and administrative buildings together with a purpose-built conference area in February 2017. The research building has more than 5,000m2 of premier R&D space and houses an established Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Drug Discovery teams. In addition, a Formulation Development team was also recently established. The Hoddesdon site has state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard facilities for the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Formulation Development (FD) and Process Chemistry (PC).

• We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
• We offer state-of-the-art working environment on site.
• We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.

Why Should You Apply?

• This is an opportunity for you as an Associate Principal Scientist professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department.
• Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards.
• 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.

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 19,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.