The Role

• To lead pre-clinical or stand-alone formulation programmes requiring specialist formulation knowledge
• To design and conduct formulation development work including pre-formulation and formulation characterisation
• To support the transfer of formulation development programs into GMP clinical manufacturing with input on manufacturing protocols, validation criteria and other key parameters
• To write experimental protocols and reports

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

• Lead pre-clinical formulation development programmes
• To plan experiments and write protocols and reports, according to an agreed work schedule
• Provide support on cross-site projects/technology transfer as required
• Accurate analysis and calculation of results, in line with written Protocol and /or SOPs of the company.
• To prepare and characterise formulations
• Train new / existing staff as required
• Keeping detailed and accurate records of all work undertaken.
• To communicate progress of in vitro and in vivo projects effectively to senior managers or Quotient staff as required
• To be aware of the need for confidentiality outside the company
• To perform other duties as reasonably required
• Work in a safe responsible manner at all times to GMP

Additional Tasks/responsibilities

• Provide formulation expertise to support other formulation scientists within the group
• To source and control formulation excipients

Qualifications And Experience Required For Competent Performance

• Minimum degree level qualification in pharmacy or chemistry related discipline
• >5 years’ experience in formulation development
• cGMP experience will be at advantage