Scientist - Injectable Drug Product Development

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Scientist for Injectable Drug Product Development in Slough. This role involves leading the establishment of manufacturing processes, optimizing parameters for clinical drug production, and collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in liquid drug product development and a strong understanding of cGMP manufacturing practices. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing drug development processes and making a significant impact in the clinical trials sector.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in liquid drug product development and/or manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of cGMP manufacturing under aseptic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead establishment of manufacturing processes for injectable drug products.
• Collaborate with internal teams and CMOs for project execution.
• Design and conduct laboratory studies for drug product development.

Skills

Liquid Drug Product Development

cGMP Manufacturing

Aseptic Conditions

Data Analysis

Process Optimization

Job description

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Scientist - Injectable Drug Product Development, Slough

Planet Pharma is pleased to be recruiting for a Scientist to work within Injectable Drug Product Development for a leading clinical trials company in the UK.

Client:

Planet Pharma

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Leading the establishment of manufacturing processes for injectable drug products, guiding development from toxicology studies or first-in-human trials to BLA approval.
• Defining and optimizing manufacturing processes and parameters for clinical drug product production.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders, including contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), for project execution.
• Designing and conducting laboratory studies for drug product development, including data analysis and documentation.
• Analyzing manufacturing data to improve process understanding and characterization.
• Performing process risk assessments to ensure compliant operations.
• Designing sterile injectable drug product manufacturing processes for various forms.
• Defining preparation processes for clinical trial medicines.
• Supporting production of stability and clinical batches.
• Assisting with process qualification/validation, ensuring cGMP compliance.
• Contributing to regulatory submissions and addressing authority questions.
• Investigating and resolving quality deviations and complaints.
• Facilitating knowledge transfer from development to manufacturing.
• Improving departmental processes.

Key Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of experience in liquid drug product development and/or manufacturing, with biopharmaceutical experience as a plus.
• Solid knowledge of liquid drug product development and cGMP manufacturing, especially under aseptic conditions.
• Technical expertise in sterile drug product development, including components, transfer, scale-up, and optimization.