Senior Scientist Formulation - Pharmaceutical Product Development

You can expect to contribute to programs of laboratory scale experiments with line of sight for commercial manufacture by using modelling and simulation approaches as first intent ,   combined with hands-on experimental work as needed.

We are looking for a candidate who   thrive s   working in a   high - paced   environment and has a n   open-minded and   flexible   approach .

Typical responsibilities for this role:

• Be part of cross-functional teams developing formulations of commercial oral or inhaled dosage forms of new chemical entities.

• Work hands-on to generate data as well as work collaboratively with other experimentalists with   different backgrounds   to identify/use/drive digital applications ,   as first intent ,   to strategically direct experimentation.

• Be a key player to drive and further develop the digital transformation   related to the scope of the role .

• Establish strong working relationships with the Modelling & Simulation team and Global Product Development colleagues to enable an impact-driven application of modelling and simulation tools in late-stage development.

• Manage your own work to achieve drug development and improvement project targets, in   a timely   fashion and to agreed quality standards, by applying technical knowledge and   expertise   as well as interpreting results and adapting investigations as   appropriate .

• Participate in scientific and/or technology networks to increase base-line knowledge and create awareness of new developments in relevant areas

• PhD or experienced MSc   required  in chemical engineering, pharmacy, or a closely related scientific discipline.

• D emonstrated   recen t   in-depth   CMC   ( C hemis try ,   Manu factur ing   and   Contr ols)   experience in  formu la t ion   ( drug design and product development )   p referab ly   in oral solid dosage forms   or   inhaled   products .

• A strong understanding is   required of   CMC regulatory requirements,   preferably   together with experience in preparing regulatory documentation to support clinical trials and /or   marketing authorization.

• Demonstrated   interest and   expertise   are   required  in the use   of   AI powered tools   and application of   pharmaceutical   state-of-the-art   modelling and simulation tools .

• A strong, evidence-based approach to problem solving is   required , with the ability to make sound judgements based on robust reasoning.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills are   required .

• Excellent written and spoken English is   required .

• Operates confidently and collaboratively within a global   organization , with an integrating mind-set

• Experience of   leading   and coordinating   commercial formulation and process development activities of new chemical entities.

• Experience of continuous processing in a pharmaceutical environment.

• Having a knowledge of operational requirements including GMP, Process Safety, Data   integrity   and Change Control.

• Experience of working with drug design in an automated processing and factory setting.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge   perceptions .   That’s   why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office.

Are you ready to bring   new ideas   and fresh thinking to the table? Great!   We welcome your application no later than