Senior Scientist, Pharmaceutical Development

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharma company in Maidstone is seeking a candidate with expertise in drug development processes. Responsibilities include leading projects, mentoring junior scientists, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal applicant has a relevant degree or PhD and possesses strong communication and technical skills. This role offers diverse benefits including medical, dental, and retirement savings plans.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible paid vacation

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience is required.
• Awareness of risk management and project management principles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and report on project-related work.
• Lead and mentor design of protocols and experimental work.
• Maintain laboratory safety and cleanliness.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of drug development process

Material characterization techniques

Ability to mentor junior scientists

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree/PhD in relevant field

Tools

DSC

TGA

XRPD

SEM

Job description

Overview

Following responsibility and accountability. Responsible for planning, execution and reporting of all aspects of project related work. Hands on approach to all aspects of work to ensure mentorship and team strength is achieved. Achievement of all departmental and project related goals in a timely manner. Accountable for applying appropriate scientific rigor, building in quality and managing risk to ensure good quality, scientific outcomes. Demonstration of collaborative and positive behaviors. An appropriate level of knowledge and experience will be required to mentor junior team members and provide key scientific expertise as input to various projects within the department in support of functional matrix teams for robust, phase appropriate development of oral liquid and solid dosage drug products.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Maintain and provide in-depth knowledge and expertise on the drug development process and relevant new technologies.
• Practical and theoretical understanding in a range of scientific skills and technologies associated with drug substance and drug product development/ manufacture at all lifecycle stages.
• Demonstrate competency and innovation on a range of complex skills and instruments, associated with the characterisation of oral liquid and solid dosage forms.
• Contribute toward process driven continuous improvement initiatives with consideration for the team, the department, and the company.
• Record and review all experimental outcomes in an appropriate format and support junior scientists to ensure the same high standards are maintained across the team.
• Lead and mentor in the design of protocols and experimental work.
• Report and communicate project outcomes in an appropriate manner.
• Identify and resolve promptly any problems occurring at any phase of a study, escalating to the line manager where necessary.
• Maintain all areas of the laboratory in a safe, clean and tidy state.
• Maintain a safety first approach and ensure that cGxP is followed at all times.
• Ensure training record is maintained to cGxP.
• Ensure all applicable quality measures are met and adhered to.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of all relevant cGxP documents.
• The role holder is responsible for maintaining cGxP and Health and Safety Knowledge relevant to the role.
• Write or constructively review S.O.P\'s, Protocols, technical reports, risk assessments as required.
• Relevant working knowledge of material science principles applied to pharmaceutical development, including excipient functionality, solid-state characterization, and stability.
• Experience with material characterization techniques such as DSC, TGA, XRPD, SEM, Microscopy, particle size analysis, and rheology.
• Understanding of material properties and their impact on drug product performance, manufacturability, and lifecycle development.
• Knowledge of regulatory expectations related to material science in pharmaceutical development (e.g., ICH guidelines, compendial standards).
• Demonstrated experience in supporting drug substance, formulation and process development through material science insights.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to material attributes and propose science-based solutions.
• Proven communication skills, including technical writing, presentation of complex data, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Authorship of technical documentation, including material risk assessments, characterization reports, and regulatory submission content.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior scientists and contribute to capability building within the team.

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

• Degree plus appropriate industry experience or PhD in a relevant field with appropriate industry experience.
• Awareness of risk management principles desirable.
• Awareness of project management principles desirable.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits

If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases - often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit for more information.