Senior Formulation Scientist

Rosemontpharma; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Cash Plan

Pension contribution (3% employee / 5%

26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Flexible Working – hybrid options

Free On-Site Parking

Rewards Platform

Job summary

Rosemont is seeking a senior formulation development scientist based at our Leeds facility. The role focuses on robust oral pharmaceutical formulations, including sustained-release systems, progressing projects from concept to regulatory submission.

The successful candidate will work across cross-functional teams, ensure GMP/GCP/GLP compliance, and contribute to process development, tech transfer, and documentation to support commercial production.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders.
• Experience within the generic pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of GMP requirements.
• Experience developing sustained-release and modified-release oral formulations.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop robust, stable, and patient-focused oral pharmaceutical formulations.
• Design and optimise formulations and manufacturing processes for new product development.
• Manage multiple development projects from early-stage approval through to scale-up and regulatory submission.
• Support the introduction of new products through cross-functional collaboration and project participation.
• Produce manufacturing methods and support technical transfer into commercial production.
• Develop protocols, reports, and validation documentation to support product development activities.
• Ensure stability programmes and regulatory requirements are fully met.
• Collaborate with Analytical Development teams to support analytical method development, validation, and transfer.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Technology or Pharmaceutics

Job description

This role required the successful candidate to be based at out Leeds facility Monday – Friday each week.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently develop robust, stable, and patient-focused oral pharmaceutical formulations.
• Design and optimise formulations and manufacturing processes for new product development.
• Manage multiple development projects from early-stage approval through to scale-up and regulatory submission.
• Support the introduction of new products through cross-functional collaboration and project participation.
• Produce manufacturing methods and support technical transfer into commercial production.
• Develop protocols, reports, and validation documentation to support product development activities.
• Ensure stability programmes and regulatory requirements are fully met.
• Collaborate with Analytical Development teams to support analytical method development, validation, and transfer.
• Maintain accurate scientific records and documentation in compliance with internal procedures.
• Produce and review scientific documentation including SOPs, work instructions, protocols, reports, and COSHH assessments.
• Identify opportunities to improve products, processes, and development systems.
• Remain informed of emerging scientific developments and promote best practice across the business.
• Ensure all activities comply with GLP, cGMP, and relevant quality standards.

About you

• Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutics, or a related scientific discipline.
• Multiple years experience in a laboratory-based formulation development role.
• Experience within the generic pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong experience developing and optimising formulations from concept through to commercial launch.
• Experience working within UK/EU and US pharmaceutical regulatory environments.
• Strong understanding of GMP requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders.

Technical Expertise

• Proven experience developing sustained-release and modified-release oral formulations.
• Strong knowledge of polymers used in oral sustained-release dosage forms.
• Hands-on experience with ion-exchange resin complexation technologies.
• Hands-on experience with particle coating technologies.
• Experience with hot-melt granulation would be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Builds strong working relationships and collaborates effectively across teams.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to learn, develop, and share knowledge.
• Customer-focused with an understanding of both internal and external stakeholder needs.
• Able to make sound decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Motivates and influences others through positive leadership behaviours.

At Rosemont, we believe great benefits go beyond salary. That’s why our offering is shaped by what our people truly value:

• Healthcare Cash Plan – Personal cover to support your health and wellbeing
• 3% Employee / 5% Company Pension Contribution – Helping you plan for the future
• 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Flexible Working – Including hybrid and flexible working hours available.
• Free On-Site Parking – Convenient access to our Leeds facility
• Rosemont Rewards Platform – Discounts, free perks, and wellbeing tools for all employees

We are committed to fostering an environment of enablement where our people can grow, develop their talents, and pursue meaningful career paths. By placing patients and customers at the heart of everything we do, we drive high performance through accountability, consistency, and a strong governance structure. We champion inclusion, community, and a rewarding employee experience, creating a culture that supports development, celebrates achievement, and empowers individuals to thrive.

Diversity & Inclusion is integral to our culture and reflecting the patients we serve. At Rosemont, we believe equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company’s values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.