Research Scientist

Platform Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment in London is seeking a Drug Delivery Scientist to advance formulation development and delivery technologies. The role focuses on designing, optimizing and evaluating complex therapeutics, with strong emphasis on experimental work and data-driven decision making.

The candidate will work onsite five days a week in a multidisciplinary setting, communicating findings across teams and supporting technology transfer toward scalable processes.

Qualifications

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or closely related field.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience in formulation development or drug delivery research.
• Experience developing, optimizing and characterising complex formulations.
• Ability to design experiments, analyse data and troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise advanced formulations for therapeutic delivery.
• Design and conduct experiments to assess formulation performance, stability and key physicochemical properties.
• Characterise formulations using analytical techniques and interpret results to guide development.
• Evaluate delivery performance through in vitro studies with relevant biological models.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to improve delivery systems.
• Maintain clear records and support decisions across the research team.

Skills

Formulation development

Drug delivery

Analytical techniques

Experimental design

Data analysis

Independent work

Communication

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

About the job

Drug Delivery Scientist

Industry: Biotechnology

Salary: Up to £100k

Location: London

Please note: A succesful applicant will need to comfortable being on-site 5 days a week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Drug Delivery Scientist to join an innovative biotechnology business developing advanced technologies to improve the delivery and effectiveness of novel therapeutics.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a scientist with a strong background in formulation development and drug delivery to contribute to the development of next-generation therapeutic technologies. Working within a multidisciplinary research environment, you will be responsible for developing and optimising delivery formulations, evaluating their performance through laboratory-based studies, and helping advance promising technologies towards future therapeutic applications.

The role offers the opportunity to work across formulation science, experimental development and translational research, contributing to the progression of new technologies from early-stage development towards practical application.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimise advanced formulations for therapeutic delivery applications
• Design and conduct experiments to assess formulation performance, stability and key physicochemical properties
• Characterise formulations using appropriate analytical techniques and interpret experimental results to guide further development
• Evaluate delivery performance through in vitro studies, working with relevant biological models
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess the effectiveness of delivery systems and identify opportunities for improvement
• Design and execute formulation optimisation studies, using experimental data to inform development decisions
• Prepare and evaluate formulations for progression into subsequent stages of research and development
• Contribute to the development of reproducible formulation processes and support efforts to improve scalability
• Work with external partners and internal stakeholders to support the progression of technologies towards manufacturing
• Maintain clear experimental records, communicate findings and contribute to technical decision-making across the wider research team

Skills & Experience Required:

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Drug Delivery, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a closely related scientific discipline
• At least 3-5 years of relevant hands-on experience in formulation development or drug delivery research
• Strong practical experience developing, optimising and characterising complex therapeutic formulations
• Experience using analytical techniques to assess formulation properties and inform experimental development
• Practical experience evaluating formulation performance using in vitro biological models
• Demonstrable ability to design experiments, analyse data and troubleshoot technical challenges
• Understanding of the relationship between formulation characteristics, delivery performance and therapeutic outcomes
• Experience developing robust and reproducible laboratory processes, with an appreciation of scale-up considerations
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a research-focused environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with scientists from different disciplines

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working with advanced drug delivery platforms or nucleic acid therapeutics
• Familiarity with formulation process development and scale-up
• Experience collaborating with external research or manufacturing partners
• Understanding of technology transfer and the considerations involved in moving processes beyond laboratory development
• Awareness of quality and regulatory considerations relevant to therapeutic development

If you are an experienced scientist with a background in drug delivery and formulation development, and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative therapeutic technologies,