VRS Recruitment
Lead Formulation Scientist
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About the Role
Lead and develop the site's 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
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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.
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