Formulation Development Scientist

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

• GMP Experience

Formulation Development Scientist

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours.

Ref No: HRJOB10650

Business Unit: Pharma Services

Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Open To: Internal and external candidates welcome to apply

The Role

Working as part of the Pharma Services team based in our Charnwood site in Loughborough, you will be responsible for the development of all aspects of processes used in the manufacture of new and existing drug products.

Directly involved in the formulation and process development of medicinal products, you will operate a range of equipment, collect information and maintain accurate documentation. Practical problem solving and effective communication with team members across departments will be key, along with critical interpretation of experimental data.

Degree qualification (or equivalent) in a related Scientific/Technical discipline

Experience in formulation development of solid oral dosage forms, with knowledge of some of the following processes:

• Dry Granulation
• Fluid Bed Coating/Drying
• Encapsulation
• Tableting and Tablet Coating

Previous experience of optimising manufacturing processes

Excellent working knowledge of cGMP clinical manufacture, to enable formulation and development of drug products from laboratory scale through pilot scale and on into production phase 1 to 3 to ensure competent technology transfer of drug products

Experience in completing manufacturing documentation in accordance with GMP

(The following criteria may be applied if a large pool of applicants exist)

Previous experience within a technical role in the pharmaceutical industry to include;

• Controlled release
• QbD experience - risk assessment; FMEA
• Regulatory submissions

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RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Almac Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer