Development Scientist

Argenta; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company is seeking a Development Scientist to manage formulation and technical transfers at their Dundee site. The role requires collaboration across teams for seamless product transitions and involves leading product development projects to completion. Candidates should have a relevant degree and a minimum of 3 years in the animal health industry and be well-versed in regulatory processes and project management. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in product development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in animal health industry or related field.
• Experience in GMP / GLP compliant environment.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects to registration.
• Generate, document, and review technical data.
• Communicate project activities and timelines.

Skills

Project management

Technical data generation

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

B. S. or higher degree in relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About us

At Argenta, we’re more than a company — we’re a global team dedicated to healthier animals. Founded in 2006 by a New Zealand chemist with an entrepreneurial mindset, our vision is simple yet powerful: “Healthy Animals, Let’s Make it Happen Together.” We partner with clients in Research, Development & Innovation (RD&I) and Manufacturing to produce pharmaceuticals for both farm and companion animals.

Argenta now has operations across the globe with locations in New Zealand, the United States, Scotland, Germany, and Spain with 900+ employees globally.

About the Role

Argenta is currently looking to fill the role of Development Scientist onsite at our Dundee location. The Development Scientist is accountable for managing the formulation and technical transfer activities at the Argenta Dundee site. In this role, the Development Scientist will collaborate cross-functionally with other departments including QA, QC, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless transition from lab to production.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead product development projects all the way to product registration or other suitable client-driven product-cycle end points
• Lead projects on behalf of clients and/or Argenta Research (internal company projects)
• Generate, document and review technical data for internal reports, client reports and CMC regulatory support documents
• Communicate and negotiate project activities and timelines
• Lead continuous process improvement at Argenta Dundee by working across site functions and with clients
• Lead technical transfer projects internally and externally to Dundee
• Ensure continuous monitoring of commercial product lifecycle and manage product changes
• Support best practice and execute product remediation/resolution of technical issues
• Provide leadership, direction and support across the Dundee site functions and Argenta globally to deliver against internal and client milestones
• Comply with all company local and global policies including Quality frameworks and health, safety and environment (HSE) policies.
• Perform any other duties or serve in such other capacity as may be determined by Company management

Qualifications

• B. S. or higher degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biological Sciences)

Knowledge/Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in animal health Industry or related field, with experience in pharmaceutical analytical/formulation development
• Experience in a GMP / GLP compliant environment
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical regulatory approval processes
• Experienced in Microsoft Office tools
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in multidisciplinary project teams

Drive for Results

• Consistently exceeds goals successfully
• Consistently a top performer
• Pushes self and others to achieve results

Customer Focus

• Meets the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
• Takes customer information and improves the product and service
• Maintains effective customer relationships gaining trust and respect

Dealing with Ambiguity

• Can effectively cope with change
• Can decide and act without having the total picture
• Can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty

Motivating others

• Creates a climate in which people want to do their best
• Pushes tasks and decisions down
• Empowers others
• Invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility