Drug Product Development Scientist

ZipRecruiter; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharma company is seeking a Drug Product Development Scientist for a 12-month contract in Slough. The role focuses on the design and scale-up of sterile injectable drug products, requiring strong experience in liquid drug product development and aseptic manufacturing. This position offers a collaborative environment and international exposure in early-to-late stage development projects.

Benefits

Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge biopharma development

Collaborative and dynamic environment

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years’ experience in liquid drug product development and/or manufacturing within pharma.
• Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing for sterile products (vials, cartridges, pre-filled syringes).
• Experience with sterile DP components, process transfer, scale-up, and optimization advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Establish robust, phase-appropriate manufacturing processes for injectable drug products.
• Define and optimize process parameters for clinical manufacturing.
• Partner with internal teams and external CMOs to deliver project objectives.

Skills

Liquid drug product development

Aseptic manufacturing

Data analysis

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Drug Product Development Scientist (Injectables) – 12-Month Contract

Location: Slough

We are seeking a Drug Product Development Scientist to join a global biopharma partner on a 12-month contract within Pharmaceutical Development Sciences (PDS). You will play a key role in the design, development, and scale-up of sterile injectable drug products — both liquid and lyophilized — from early phase through to late development and BLA approval.

Responsibilities

• Establish robust, phase-appropriate manufacturing processes for injectable drug products.
• Define and optimize process parameters for clinical manufacturing.
• Partner with internal teams and external CMOs to deliver project objectives.
• Design and execute lab studies (e.g., filter selection, fill volume assessment, compatibility studies, blinding strategies).
• Capture and analyze process data to support process characterization and risk assessments.
• Contribute to preparation of stability and clinical batches, plus PPQ/validation activities.
• Draft technical protocols, reports, CMC submission sections, and responses to regulatory authorities.
• Support investigations into deviations, complaints, and knowledge transfer to commercial scale.
• Drive continuous improvement in departmental ways of working.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 2–3+ years’ experience in liquid drug product development and/or manufacturing within pharma.
• Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing for sterile products (vials, cartridges, pre-filled syringes).
• Experience with sterile DP components, process transfer, scale-up, and optimization advantageous.
• Strong skills in data analysis, technical writing, and cross-functional collaboration.

What’s on Offer

• 12-month contract with the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge biopharma development.
• Involvement across early-to-late stage DP development and regulatory submission activities.
• Collaborative and dynamic environment with international exposure.