Mackie Myers
Manager - Formulation Development
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Manager - Formulation Development (Analytics)
An exciting opportunity for an experienced formulation scientist to take on a hands-on scientific leadership role within a biopharmaceutical development environment. This position combines technical expertise, project leadership, client interaction, and people management, while remaining actively involved in laboratory-based research and development.
The successful candidate will lead formulation development projects for biologic drug products, overseeing study design, experimental execution, data interpretation, and technical reporting. They will act as a scientific lead for client programmes, ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, on time, and in line with customer expectations.
In addition to project leadership, the role involves mentoring and developing junior scientists, reviewing scientific data and documentation, supporting quality and compliance activities, and contributing to the development of new technologies and service offerings.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead formulation development and analytical studies for biologic drug products.
- Design experiments, review data, and provide scientific direction.
- Manage client-facing projects and communicate technical findings.
- Coach, mentor, and supervise scientists within the team.
- Review reports, laboratory documentation, and quality records.
- Support innovation, technology development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to proposals, study designs, and commercial opportunities.
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Key Requirements
- PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Significant industry experience in protein formulation development and/or protein analytics.
- Knowledge of analytical techniques such as SE-HPLC, IEX, CE-SDS, and icIEF.
- Experience leading scientific projects in a commercial environment.
- Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Previous mentoring, supervisory, or people management experience.
Suitable For
An experienced Senior/Principal Scientist seeking a step into formal management, or an established scientific manager looking to combine leadership responsibilities with hands-on technical work in biologics development.
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