Senior Scientist

Senior formulation scientist required to support multiple metered dose inhaler and/or dry powder inhaler early phase projects. This is a key role within an expanding team of formulation and product development specialists and offers the successful candidate an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of new inhalation products and future technologies by applying their creative technical skills and scientific experience to solve complex technical challenges.
 

Job Responsibilities

• Research, design, screen, manufacture and develop conventional and novel inhaled formulations and product concepts using a range of laboratory equipment and preparation techniques.
• Undertake patent searches, complete freedom to practice assessments and generate new intellectual property.
• Plan, organise, assist/lead formulation and product feasibility/stability assessments
  
• Conduct analysis and interpretation of data, and provide justification/recommendation for further technical studies
• Author technical protocols and reports.
  
• Present technical data to key stakeholders and external partners
• Coach and mentor junior members of staff
• Follow established compliance and EHS working practices.
• Aqueous formulation

Knowledge & Skills

• Has a think outside the box mentality and is passionate about technical problem solving.
• Proven pharmaceutical formulation and product development experience relevant to metered dose inhaler and / or dry powder inhaler in order to devise appropriate solutions to projects. Expertise in other inhalation technologies would also be considered.
• Demonstrated practical laboratory skills gained in a pharmaceutical formulation and product testing environment.
• Has a thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical materials science and physical characterisation techniques.
• Has an excellent knowledge of industry guidance relevant to the development of inhalation products.
• Knowledge of GLP/GMP and related quality documentation processes for pharmaceutical R&D and production.
• Knowledge of QBD/Design Controls principles and their application to new pharmaceutical product development.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in a pharmaceutical related discipline (preferably related to inhalation product development/formulation).
• 5+ years industrial experience working in an R&D/CRO lab-based role.