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?
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
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’ll 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 team
About You
- Degree qualified in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related scientific discipline
- At least 5 years’ experience within the pharmaceutical industry
- Strong background spanning both formulation and analytical development
- Hands‑on experience of solid dosage form development and manufacturing processes
- Demonstrable leadership or people management experience
- Commercially aware and motivated by building capability, improving processes and driving results
- Experience gained within a pharmaceutical company, CRO or CDMO environment would be highly advantageous
- Knowledge of GMP environments would be beneficial
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious scientist who enjoys combining technical expertise with leadership responsibilities. You’ll join a close‑knit team where your contribution will have genuine visibility and impact, helping to shape both the function and the wider future direction of the site.
If you’re looking for a role where you can influence strategy, develop people and build scientific capability whilst remaining close to the science, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
