Senior Scientist - Formulation - new job in Greater Manchester, UK

Job Title: Senior Formulation Scientist

Type: Permanent

Salary: Highly attractive

Location: Northwest, England

SRG is currently working exclusively with a highly successful, rapidly expanding contract development and manufacturing organisation focused on providing expert intelligence and support to their partners, driven by their capabilities.

As a result of expansion, we are looking for a Senior Formulation Scientist to join their product development team.

Role:

All administration routes & formulation types for small and large molecules.

Typical responsibilities:

• Bring formulation expertise to guide the development of formulations and associated manufacturing processes for a range of simple and complex drug products.
• Provide expertise in drug delivery and material characterisation to contribute to the development activities for challenging compounds and delivery vehicles for oral and parenteral drug products.
• Work closely with the analytical scientist to ensure appropriate testing is carried out.
• Help develop business development materials such as online presences, marketing communications and pitches.
• Management of the financial aspects of projects with clients, such as costing proposals and invoicing
• Manage CRO activities on behalf of the clients.
• Represent the company at national and international meetings / conferences to build the reputation and awareness.

Essential Requirements:

• Educated to a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or similar or educated to a Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or similar with 3+ years of experience in formulation development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in drug delivery systems and have a great understanding of the regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Be able to design, develop, manufacture, develop and scale up of oral dosage formulations.
• Be able to manage multiple projects and collaborate with external parties.
• Valid UK driving license.

SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to Usama at For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Usama on 07435 94421.

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srg.co.uk to view our other vacancies.

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