Lead Scientist, Inhalation & Pharmaceutical Development

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart4 Sciences is seeking an Associate Manager, Pharmaceutical Development to lead a specialist team focused on inhalation and respiratory products. You will mentor scientists, provide technical leadership to project teams, and be a key point of contact for complex technical challenges.

You will drive project planning, ensure regulatory and quality standards, and maintain strong client relationships while supporting recruitment and development of your team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry or related discipline.
• Experience in inhalation or respiratory product development.
• Proven track record leading scientific teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to interpret and communicate complex data; excellent stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Senior Scientists and Pharmaceutical Analysts.
• Provide scientific and technical leadership to internal project teams and external clients.
• Act as a subject matter expert and key contact for technical problem-solving.
• Oversee project planning, resources and lab activities to ensure delivery.
• Ensure team training and competency.
• Review experimental work, reports, data and publications.
• Present findings to clients and maintain strong relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and workflows.
• Support recruitment and development of team members.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Chemistry

Job description

Smart4 Sciences is seeking an Associate Manager, Pharmaceutical Development to lead a specialist team focused on inhalation and respiratory products. You will mentor scientists, provide technical leadership to project teams, and be a key point of contact for complex technical challenges.

You will drive project planning, ensure regulatory and quality standards, and maintain strong client relationships while supporting recruitment and development of your team.