Lead, Inhalation Pharma Development | Associate Manager

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart4 Sciences, working with an established pharmaceutical services provider in the UK, seeks an Associate Manager, Pharmaceutical Development to lead a specialist inhalation-focused team. You will mentor scientists, provide technical leadership to clients and project teams, and drive scientific excellence across complex development projects.

The role involves overseeing planning, resource allocation, training, data review, and compliance, with a strong emphasis on client relationships and

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry or related field.
• Experience in inhalation or respiratory product development.
• Experience leading scientific teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to interpret and communicate complex technical data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Senior Scientists and Pharmaceutical Analysts.
• Provide scientific and technical leadership to project teams and clients.
• Act as SME and key contact for technical problem-solving.
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and lab activities.
• Ensure team training and competency, review data and reports.
• Present findings to clients and maintain customer relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement of scientific processes and workflows.
• Support recruitment, performance management and development.
• Ensure regulatory, quality, health and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership/people management

Scientific communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry

Job description

Smart4 Sciences, working with an established pharmaceutical services provider in the UK, seeks an Associate Manager, Pharmaceutical Development to lead a specialist inhalation-focused team. You will mentor scientists, provide technical leadership to clients and project teams, and drive scientific excellence across complex development projects.

The role involves overseeing planning, resource allocation, training, data review, and compliance, with a strong emphasis on client relationships and