Scientist, Drug Product in Hoddesdon

Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 sites in the UK, US, and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services. We’re proud of the impact we make—just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers.

We are seeking a skilled Analytical Chemist with a strong background in analytical chemistry and hands-on expertise in HPLC, dissolution testing, Karl Fischer (KF), disintegration, stability analysis, and drug product development. Experience with advanced techniques such as GC, SFC, MS, and other methodologies for API characterization would be a distinct advantage.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting formulation development projects, developing and validating robust analytical methods, and collaborating closely with colleagues in Formulation Development and Materials Characterization to deliver innovative solutions that drive the success of our products.

Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

At Pharmaron we offer:

• Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting!
• Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
• A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing of drug products, intermediates, and APIs using techniques such as HPLC, Dissolution, KF, Disintegration, and stability analysis.
• Support formulation development projects by developing and validating analytical methods.
• Apply core analytical laboratory skills to positively impact drug product development.
• Design and execute experiments with guidance, interpret results, and plan follow-up work to solve moderately complex analytical problems.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Formulation Development and Materials Characterization.
• Document and report results in line with GMP and internal procedures, contributing to release testing and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity, quality, and compliance with GLP/GMP.

Requirements:

• BSc (Hons) or MSc in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry.
• Relevant experience in an Analytical Chemistry laboratory.
• Significant expertise in HPLC and Dissolution methods.
• Hands-on expertise and up-to-date knowledge of other analytical methodologies.
• Experience working to GLP and GMP.
• Attention to detail.

Our Company:

We are a dynamic, fast-growing CRO with a reputation for leading-edge science. We provide contract research services to some of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies, solving complex scientific challenges with integrity and professionalism. Our Hoddesdon site in Hertfordshire offers over 5,000 m² of premier R&D space, housing Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Product Development, and Drug Discovery teams. The site includes state-of-the-art GMP facilities for API development, oral solid dose manufacture, formulation development, and process chemistry. The Analytical Chemistry team delivers advanced analytical solutions across early- and late-phase pharmaceutical development. You’ll gain exposure to techniques like UHPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, and contribute to method development, validation, and material characterisation. Opportunities also include polymorph screening, crystallisation optimisation, and pre-formulation development—all within a highly supportive, team-focused environment.

We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits. We offer state of the art working environment on site. We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.

Why Should You Apply?

This is an opportunity for you as a Chemistry professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department. Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards. To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.