Senior Formulation Scientist

ZipRecruiter; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Project Lead to drive project implementation in the PDS-Formulation business. This pivotal role involves leading formulation projects, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards, and serving as the primary technical contact for clients. You will supervise and mentor a dedicated team while acting as a Subject Matter Expert during audits and technical meetings. Join a high-performing organization dedicated to innovation and excellence in pharmaceutical development, offering competitive salaries and opportunities for professional growth. If you are a results-oriented leader ready to make an impact, apply today!

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for personal growth

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Substantial experience in solid oral formulation development.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of formulation projects from initiation to completion.
• Supervise and mentor formulation staff to enhance skills and performance.

Skills

Project Management

Regulatory Awareness

Communication Skills

Quality by Design (QbD)

Team Coaching

Education

Degree in Pharmacy

Degree in Pharmaceutical Science

Advanced Degree

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Project Lead to spearhead project implementation for our PDS-Formulation business at Morpeth. In this pivotal role, you will be the primary technical contact for client communications, supervise and mentor formulation staff, and ensure our facilities and systems maintain cGMP status while delivering compliant clinical trial supplies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Leadership: Lead and direct the implementation of formulation projects, ensuring they are executed effectively from initiation through to completion. Your project management expertise will help drive success and achieve targeted outcomes.
2. Client Liaison: Serve as the primary technical contact for client communications, fostering strong relationships and ensuring their needs are met throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Team Supervision: Supervise and coach formulating staff, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and performance, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
4. Compliance Oversight: Maintain systems and facilities in compliance with cGMP standards, ensuring that clinical trial supplies are manufactured in accordance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
5. Subject Matter Expertise: Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) during regulatory and customer audits, as well as technical meetings related to clinical trials manufacturing.

Who We're Looking For:

1. Qualifications: You hold a degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Industrial Science, or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus.
2. Experience: You have substantial experience in solid oral formulation development for regulated markets (i.e., US, EU), applying Quality by Design (QbD) principles, with expertise in production and formulation development across phases 1, 2, and 3.
3. Key Skills:
4. Strong regulatory awareness and knowledge of technology transfer processes.
5. A solid understanding of commercial dynamics within the pharmaceutical industry.
6. Proven experience in maintaining cGMP standards and current ICH, FDA, and EMA guidance.
7. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and electronic, to effectively relay information to clients.
8. Experience in coaching and mentoring team members in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Achieve:

In this critical role, your contributions will drive success across various metrics, including:

1. Delivering projects on time and within budget, achieving budgeted sales for the PDS formulation business.
2. Enhancing FTE utilization in alignment with project demands.
3. Contributing to the submission and success of Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

Why Join Us?

At Morpeth, we are dedicated to innovation and excellence in pharmaceutical development. By joining our team, you will not only be part of a high-performing organisation but also have the opportunity to influence the future of pharmaceutical formulations. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are a results-oriented leader with a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply today and be part of our journey to create groundbreaking pharmaceutical solutions.

Morpeth is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We celebrate and welcome diversity.