Senior Scientist

Evotec; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in drug discovery is looking for a Senior Scientist for their Early Formulation & Developability Team in Abingdon. This role involves performing analytical experiments, guiding junior staff, and collaborating across functions to develop innovative drug formulations. Competitive salary and attractive benefits are part of this permanent position, alongside opportunities for personal development and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private health insurance for employees and families

Life assurance at four times annual salary

Wellbeing support 24/7

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• PhD, MSc, or degree in relevant field required.
• Experience in pre-clinical formulation development desired.
• Proven expertise in formulation development through high performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform early formulation development and analytical experiments.
• Responsible for planning and executing assigned projects.
• Provide guidance and training to Junior Scientists.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

PhD, MSc or Degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, chemistry, chemical engineering

Tools

UPLC

HPLC

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Scientist working within our Early Formulation & Developability Team.

Role:Senior Scientist

Job Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Competitive salary as well as excellent company benefits

Location: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK

Evotec is a leader in the discovery and development of novel small molecule drugs with operational sites in Europe and the US. The Company has built substantial drug discovery expertise and an industrialised platform that can drive new innovative small molecule compounds into the clinic. In addition, Evotec has built a deep internal knowledge base in the treatment of diseases related to neuroscience, pain, oncology, inflammation and metabolic diseases. Leveraging these skills and expertise the Company intends to develop best-in-class differentiated therapeutics and deliver superior science-driven discovery alliances with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

Primary Responsibilities will include

• Responsible for performing Early formulation development and analytical experiments for R&D projects in collaboration with other scientific staff to an acceptable quality standard within a given time frame.
• Clearly and concisely recording and communicating the results to all relevant (internal/external) stakeholders.
• Responsible for the day-to-day planning and execution of assigned projects including formulation design, development, and characterisation.
• Provide guidance and training to Junior Scientist and ensures that the correct procedures are being followed and the quality of work is to an appropriate standard.
• Additionally, you will work closely with cross functional groups such as API development, Drug discovery, Safety assessment, and Drug product clinical sites.

Key Skills

• Phd, MSc or Degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related subject.
• Developed and possesses an in-depth understanding of the science and technology of pharmaceutical dosage forms, and associated characterisation techniques and apply this knowledge to development a required early-stage formulation.
• Experience in Pre-clinical formulation development and/or manufacturing (non-GLP and GLP) is desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with UPLC / HPLC, XRPD, DSC, TGA, GVS, PSD instrumentation.
• Proficient in update/report writing and reviewing.
• Proven expertise in formulation development as evidenced through sustained high performance in a number of previous projects.
• Proven ability to solve problems on assigned projects.
• Able to take appropriate day to day technical decisions regarding formulation development.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills and demonstrated an ability to work collaboratively and effectively in multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, independent, enthusiastic, open minded view and problem-solving skills.

Company Benefits include

• Company Pension Scheme on completion of your 3-month probationary period. Contributions start at 6% employee and employer, Evotec will match up to 7.5%.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days
• Private health insurance with BUPA for the employees and their partner/family under the company scheme
• Private dental cover, after 3 months service
• Life assurance at four times your annual base salary
• Wellbeing support 24/7 and counselling services
• Permanent health insurance providing 75% of base salary after the qualifying period
• Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme. This is a discretionary benefit
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more!

Onsite Facilities also include

• Onsite parking
• Great transport links
• Subsidised onsite restaurant

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.