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Formulation Scientist

Drug Product Development (DPD) is a vibrant global group responsible for developing drug products from candidate selection of the molecule through to commercialisation. Aligned with Quality by Design Principles these products are designed to meet both patient needs and commercial manufacturing requirements.

The DPD Oral and Inhaled group, based at Ware, is currently seeking a Formulation Scientist to join the team.

This role provides the opportunity to contribute to the design and development of drug products and manufacture processes across several disease areas and different clinical phases, as well as working closely with the commercial manufacturing organization co-located at the Ware site.

As a Formulation Scientist you will be responsible for supporting formulation and process development of inhaled and/or oral products, including product and process design, experimental planning/ execution and data interpretation.   The role requires the ability to work effectively as part of a line team, operating collaboratively across several departments and disciplines. Beyond product development, in a progressive department you may also support departmental initiatives and evolution of new ways of working.

In this role you will...

• Work with lead formulator to align and execute formulation and process development activities based on established protocols and procedures.
• Assist in the manufacture of batches of product as required, e.g. for process development, stability studies or use in clinical trials.
• Coordinate your activities within DPD-Oral & Inhaled with partner groups.
• Perform timely & reliable recording of experimental data in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.
• Prepare oral or written summaries of results for project work.
• Write specific technical sections of internal reports with supervision.
• Perform all activities with due regard for GMP and Safety.

 Why you?

Basic Qualifications/Experience:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline
• Demonstrated competence in the handling and recording of scientific experimental data.
• Understanding of the principle of GMP and its requirements, SOP’s and policies.
• Operational knowledge of routine laboratory/plant equipment.
• Experience and/or knowledge of the principles of formulation development via academia or industry.
• Understanding of the basic principles, concepts and methodology governing the work performed.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply:

• PhD or equivalent experience in formulation development.
• Prior experience in formulation development of inhaled dosage forms.
• Awareness of regulatory requirements for inhaled and/or oral solid dose forms.
• Technical awareness in at least one type of formulation/process development technique.

Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 5th September 2024

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