Specialist Formulation Development

NextPharma; Livingston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NextPharma is seeking a Formulation Scientist to support Clinical Manufacturing and develop new formulations. The ideal candidate will have a pharmaceutical background, experience in cGMP environments, and strong analytical and communication skills. Join a leading company focused on innovation in the pharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Knowledge in oral formulations, preferably soft gels or liquid-filled hard shells.

Responsibilities

• Design formulations and manufacturing processes for drug products.
• Plan, conduct, and report experiments to meet project timelines.
• Manufacture small-scale technical and clinical batches following GMP standards.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Chemistry-related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting professional challenge?

We are one of the leading European contract manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors, with approximately 2,500 employees across Germany, France, Finland, the UK, and Norway. Our focus is on continuous growth and innovation, driven by passion and a commitment to excellent service worldwide. Welcome to NextPharma.

Job Purpose

This role reports to the Formulation Development Manager and involves supporting Clinical Manufacturing, developing new formulations, and assisting within the Formulation Laboratory. The ideal candidate will have a pharmaceutical background with experience in a cGMP, FDA, and MHRA regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Design formulations and manufacturing processes for encapsulated drug products to meet target profiles.
2. Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.
3. Plan, conduct, and report experiments to meet project timelines.
4. Provide training and support to less experienced team members.
5. Analyze data and report findings clearly, including conclusions and recommendations.
6. Compile customer protocols and project reports to high standards.
7. Manufacture small-scale technical and clinical batches following GMP standards.
8. Support process development and transfer formulations to commercial manufacturing.
9. Assist manufacturing through troubleshooting and process optimization.

Person Profile: Formulation Scientist

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• Composed, resilient under pressure, and motivated by challenges.
• Trustworthy with integrity, able to present facts appropriately, maintain confidences, and admit mistakes.
• Decisive, prioritizing effectively and removing obstacles.
• Analytical, logical, and solution-oriented.

Personal Situation

Flexible, willing to work extended hours when necessary.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry-related field.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Knowledge in oral formulations, preferably soft gels or liquid-filled hard shells.
• Successful track record in R&D projects from concept to completion, with understanding of drug development issues.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Over 2 years of technical experience in formulation and drug delivery.
• Experience in pharmaceutical product development.
• Knowledge of lipid-based formulations and bioavailability enhancement.
• Experience working within cGMP/GLP environments.

Additional Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent report writing and analytical data interpretation skills.
• Strong face-to-face and telephone communication skills.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.

Join Us

We look forward to your application and the possibility of welcoming you to our team.