Formulation Scientist

On behalf of my client, a global pharmaceutical company based in Waterford, I am currently recruiting for an R&D Formulation Scientist to join their team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with the Analytical & Formulation Development Manager, Innovation team and Scientific Affairs (both PMO and Regulatory/Clinical) to foster innovative thinking within the R&D function & to champion the development of innovative medicines in a timely fashion according to stakeholder expectations.
• Execute and/or oversee the design & development of formulations that are built on sound scientific, regulatory, QbD, process validation, and lean product development principles.
• Assist in the improvement of existing drug product formulations within the organization.
• Champion the use of QbD and scientific thinking in the development innovative drug product formulations while maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of formulations development disciplines through research and scientific literature.
• Act as SME for the interpretation of in-vitro data to predict in-vivo performance & how this relates to further formulation development.
• Identifying, assessing, recommending and implementing internal and external opportunities to broaden technical/scientific capability.
• Identification, organization and implementation of effective training programs within the Formulation Science group including this role.
• Ensure that all work carried out is in compliance with the required standards conforming to company, cGxP, SOPs, regulatory regulations and guidelines, safety and environmental guidelines.
• Ensure contemporaneous collection of relevant data for R&D Tax Credit claim purposes.
• Implement safety requirements as per site documentation including SOP’s, Safety Statement and COP’s.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc in a chemical science related discipline such as Material Science, Industrial Chemistry, Formulation Science or related discipline, post graduate qualification highly desirable.
• 5+ years proven experience in a formulation development environment which significant experience in studies that include drug & material characterisation and selection.
• SME level knowledge of QbD and pharmaceutical development processes.
• Demonstrated capabilities in project management & technical leadership of complex product/process developments, at least two years is highly desirable.

For a full job spec and more information on this role, please call Ciara on +353 1 2784671 or email cnugent@thornshaw.com

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