Senior Scientist

Aptar; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Scientist in Cwmbran, UK. This role involves conducting precise pharmaceutical product analysis and providing scientific support to project teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in inhalation product development and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The company promotes a diverse, inclusive work environment and offers a competitive salary along with innovative benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus plan

Medical, life, and disability benefits

Personal development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in inhalation/respiratory product development or research.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements (GMP, ICH, COSHH).
• Proven team player with mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize and plan project activities effectively with team resources.
• Provide scientific and technical support to project teams.
• Conduct data analysis and produce reports.

Skills

Proactive and organized approach

Excellent customer related experience

Ability to communicate across all levels

Flexibility in workload adjustment

Education

First degree in science, pharmacy or relevant discipline (2.1 or above)

Job description

Job Opportunity – Senior Scientist

Who we are

Nanopharm, an Aptar Pharma Company, is a world leading specialist contract research and development organization offering product development services for orally inhaled and nasal drug products (OINDPs).

Nanopharm operates a fee-for-service model, helping its clients navigate the scientific, technical and regulatory challenges in developing nasal and respiratory drug products from discovery through to clinical investigations (‘IND’). Its service offerings provide the most efficient path to success for its clients by providing an integrated product development service covering:

• Advanced materials characterization
• Analytical method development
• Formulation development and testing
• Inhaled biopharmaceutics

These early phase services aid successful product development by understanding how material properties and processing conditions influence product functionality and therefore reduce risks and expedite drug development timelines. Nanopharm’s proprietary technology and analytical platforms for advanced materials characterization, formulation & device development and in‑silico modelling of in vivo behaviour, have provided Nanopharm a technical competitive edge, helping it become an international market leader. For more information visit: www.nanopharm.co.uk

You should work here because we:

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

What’s new with Aptar

Nanopharm is a prominent player in the Inhalation industry, with our laboratory service provision in Wales, United Kingdom. We specialise in the development and testing of inhalable and nasal pharmaceutical products, collaborating closely with pharmaceutical companies to ensure product safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance.

We have an exciting position open at Nanopharm, which is an Aptar Pharma Company: Senior Scientist reporting into Associate Manager. These positions will be based in Cwmbran and will involve conducting pharmaceutical product analysis for our customers to a high degree of precision and efficiency.

This is how your journey begins:

Role Overview

This position is primarily responsible for:

• Support the Associate Manager, Pharmaceutical Development with the organising and planning of project activities with your group utilising the most effective use of equipment, resources and skills dependent upon customer requirements for assigned projects.
• Provide solid scientific and technical support to the team of scientists and analysts, our customers and project teams as required.
• Provide and support training of analysts and team members.

Job Details / Responsibilities

Job descriptions cover approximately 85% of a role and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties. You are expected to carry out other activities that are within reasonable scope of the role.

General

• Providing scientific and technical leadership to project teams and clients.
• Provide training (either externally or internally) in specialist or scientific skills.
• Conduct data analysis / manipulation and support the assessment/interpretation in work conducted.
• Make comprehensive records of all work and write formal reports were requested.
• Author and support the production of material intended for publication, including conference posters and peer reviewed journals.
• To act as an ambassador for Nanopharm and wider Aptar in specialist area and actively participate in the scientific/industrial community for specialist area.
• Perform research and development activities, delivering new technologies, processes or knowledge as agreed with group leadership.
• Present data/technical results diligently internally, communicating clearly and responsibly.
• Reviewing new developments in the area and keeping up to date with current literature.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving analytical data and results.
• Provide support and supervision, as required, to team members to ensure experimental tasks are completed accurately.
• Assist in, or perform research, method development and validation for new methods or services offered by Nanopharm.

Basics

• Always promote Nanopharm & Aptar’s best interests by the positive and effective way you perform your duties modelling our Core Values and Rules of Leadership.
• Always comply and proactively engage with Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability policies, procedures and instructions to ensure the safety of you and your colleagues.
• Always comply and proactively engage with Quality policies, procedures and instructions to ensure we deliver quality work, data and reports.
• Read and understand all assigned Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) via the Quality Management System (QMS) in the timeframe specified.
• Maintain an up-to-date training record and submit to your line manager at least annually for review, making updates and amendments as necessary.
• Complete timesheets, expenses claims, objectives and appraisals in a timely manner as specified by Stakeholders and in line with the relevant company policies.
• Ensure confidential information pertaining to the company is not divulged to 3rd parties without the appropriate permission.
• Ensure use of IT equipment (e.g. phones, laptops, etc.) is in line with the appropriate Aptar policies.

EDUCATION, Experience & RELEVANT Skills

Education & Qualification

• Preferably a first degree in a science, pharmacy or relevant discipline of grade 2.1 or above.

Experience

• Experience in Inhalation/respiratory product development or research
• Understanding of regulatory requirements e.g. GMP, ICH, COSHH
• Proven team player with experience in providing guidance to colleagues or direct / indirect reports
• Expected to have some relevant scientific/technical experience whether from rising through Nanopharm system or another appropriate pharmaceutical environment / academic institution
• Some customer related experience and client facing skills would be advantageous

Skills

• Demonstrated proactive and organised approach, able to exert influence over those whom they do not have direct authority and proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent customer related experience and customer facing skills, with the drive to ensure that this ethos is instilled within your team
• Ability to communicate and work with personnel of all levels, internally and externally
• Proven flexibility in adjusting to a rapidly evolving workload and remaining calm under pressure
• Displays adherence to and promotion of the company values at all times

What we offer:

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Innovative benefits plan, which includes: medical, life, disability and wellness.

Be You. Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.