Senior Formulations Scientist in Leeds

For over 50 years, Rosemont Pharmaceuticals has been a trusted name in the development and manufacture of oral liquid medicines. With a portfolio of over 130 products - including 70 licensed medicines - we’re proud to support healthcare professionals and patients, especially those with swallowing difficulties.

Our purpose is clear: to improve patient outcomes through innovation in liquid formulations. We’re highly respected across the pharmaceutical industry and have played a key role in establishing best practices for dysphagia care.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact to patients across the world and want to be part of a company with a strong heritage and ambitious vision, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Formulation Scientist to join our Research & Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing innovative, patient-focused pharmaceutical formulations that support Rosemont’s mission of improving patient outcomes.

Reporting to the Formulation & Innovation Manager, you will lead the development of robust and stable formulations from concept through to commercialisation, applying your scientific expertise to create high-quality products that meet regulatory, commercial, and patient needs across the UK, Europe, and United States.

This role requires the successful candidate to be based at our Leeds facility Monday – Friday each week.

• Independently develop robust, stable, and patient-focused oral pharmaceutical formulations.
• Manage multiple development projects from early-stage approval through to scale-up and regulatory submission.
• Support the introduction of new products through cross-functional collaboration and project participation.
• Produce manufacturing methods and support technical transfer into commercial production.
• Ensure stability programmes and regulatory requirements are fully met.
• Maintain accurate scientific records and documentation in compliance with internal procedures.
• Produce and review scientific documentation including SOPs, work instructions, protocols, reports, and COSHH assessments.
• Remain informed of emerging scientific developments and promote best practice across the business.
• Ensure all activities comply with GLP, cGMP, and relevant quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutics, or a related scientific discipline.
• Multiple years experience in a laboratory-based formulation development role.
• Experience within the generic pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong experience developing and optimising formulations from concept through to commercial launch.
• Experience working within UK/EU and US pharmaceutical regulatory environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach.
• Hands-on experience with particle coating technologies.

Benefits:

• Annual Bonus – Recognising your contribution to Rosemont.
• Healthcare Cash Plan – Personal cover to support your health and wellbeing.
• 3% Employee / 5% Company Pension Contribution – Helping you plan for the future.
• 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.
• Flexible Working – Including hybrid and flexible working hours available.
• Free On-Site Parking – Convenient access to our Leeds facility.
• Rosemont Rewards Platform – Discounts, free perks, and wellbeing tools for all employees.

We are committed to fostering an environment of enablement where our people can grow, develop their talents, and pursue meaningful career paths. By placing patients and customers at the heart of everything we do, we drive high performance through accountability, consistency, and a strong governance structure. We champion inclusion, community, and a rewarding employee experience, creating a culture that supports development, celebrates achievement, and empowers individuals to thrive.

Diversity & Inclusion is integral to our culture and reflecting the patients we serve. If you're an experienced formulation scientist looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing pharmaceutical organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Rosemont and help us develop innovative medicines that improve the lives of patients around the world!