Senior Scientist

A contract position has arisen for a Senior Scientist in Packaging Development within the Pharmaceutical Technology & Development function. In this role you will be expected to apply specialist knowledge to achieve project targets.

Job Responsibilities

Manage packaging support to pharmaceutical development projects, applying specialist knowledge and expertise to achieve project targets in a timely fashion and to agreed quality standardsContribute to the Packaging Strategy in the areas of Sustainability, Design Methodology, Smart Packaging and Standardisation Employ your understanding of packaging regulationsAssess and report data with a clear understanding of its reliability; interpret finding and draw authoritative conclusions and recommendations so that their significance can be appreciatedEnsure that work is performed in accordance with appropriate safety (SHE), quality and compliance standards, e.g. GMPGenerate and review regulatory submission documents, plans, protocols and reports ensuring that the project objectives are metTo work with colleagues across the company and partner organisations to ensure suitable scientific input and influence decision making

Skills and Requirements

A graduate with relevant experience in a Development or Commercial Manufacturing environmentAdvantageous to have an understanding of packaging aspects of one or more of the following:Materials and polymer scienceSustainabilityDesign methodologySmart packagingAbility to assess, review and report data from own work, with a clear understanding of its reliability. Interpret findings and draw authoritative conclusions and recommendations so that their significance can be appreciated.Work as a member of multi-functional teams, with a large degree of independence representing own department or area of expertise.Experience working with appropriate Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), quality and compliance standards, e.g. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)Strong communication skills.

To Apply

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

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