Biologic Formulation Lead | Client-Facing R&D Manager

Mackie Myers; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackie Myers is seeking an experienced Formulation Development Manager to join the Cambridge team. This hands‑on scientific leadership role combines formulation development for biologic drug products with client interaction, project delivery and people management in a collaborative R&D environment.

The successful candidate will lead development programmes, mentor junior scientists and drive strategic decision making while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across studies.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent industry experience.
• Extensive experience in protein formulation development and/or protein analytical characterisation.
• Strong understanding of biotherapeutic development and formulation strategies.
• Experience leading client‑facing projects within CRO/CDMO or commercial R&D.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques such as SE‑HPLC, IEX, CE‑SDS and icIEF.
• Proven ability to analyse complex scientific data and translate findings into clear recommendations.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or developing scientists.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused approach with a passion for scientific excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development projects for biologic drug products, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines and scientific standards.
• Design, plan and oversee formulation and analytical studies, including complex investigations and novel approaches where required.
• Interpret, review and communicate experimental data, providing scientific direction and recommendations.
• Act as a scientific lead during client interactions, presenting findings and supporting programme strategy.
• Prepare and review study plans, technical reports, presentations and data packages.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing scientific quality, client expectations and commercial objectives.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, coaching and mentoring to junior scientists and direct reports.
• Review laboratory documentation, scientific data and reports to ensure quality and compliance standards.
• Support performance management, development planning and capability building across the team.
• Contribute to technology development, innovation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Support proposal development, study design discussions and broader business development activities.
• Work collaboratively with cross‑functional scientific teams to deliver integrated client solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client interaction

Mentoring

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Biochemistry/ Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

SE‑HPLC

IEX

CE‑SDS

icIEF

Job description

Mackie Myers is seeking an experienced Formulation Development Manager to join the Cambridge team. This hands‑on scientific leadership role combines formulation development for biologic drug products with client interaction, project delivery and people management in a collaborative R&D environment.

The successful candidate will lead development programmes, mentor junior scientists and drive strategic decision making while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across studies.