At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in developing innovative pharmaceutical formulations and analytical capabilities.
- Company: Dynamic pharmaceutical company focused on growth and scientific excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to drive impactful projects in a highly technical setting.
- Why this job: Shape the future of pharmaceutical science while mentoring a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in formulation and analytical development with leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced pharmaceutical scientist with expertise spanning both formulation and analytical development? Do you enjoy leading people, driving projects forward, and building scientific capability within a growing organisation? This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape and develop formulation capabilities whilst leading a small team and contributing to the future direction of the site. Working within a collaborative and highly technical environment, you will combine hands-on scientific expertise with leadership responsibilities, supporting a range of pharmaceutical development projects with a particular focus on solid dosage formulations.
About the role:
- Lead and develop the site’s analytical and formulation capabilities.
- Manage and mentor a small team of scientists, initially comprising three direct reports.
- Drive formulation development activities for solid dosage forms, including areas such as blending, granulation, tableting and encapsulation.
- Provide analytical support and oversight across development programmes, utilising techniques such as chromatography and material characterisation.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver scientific objectives and client requirements.
- Contribute to strategic planning and help shape the future growth of the function.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote scientific excellence across the organisation.
Lead Formulation and Analytical Scientist in Kent employer: VRS UK
As a leading pharmaceutical organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel. In this role, you will not only lead a talented team but also have access to continuous professional development opportunities, ensuring your growth aligns with the company's vision. Located in a vibrant area, our site offers a dynamic environment where scientific excellence is celebrated, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
