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Formulation Scientist - Drug Products
- stoke on trent, staffordshire, ST1 1DD, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £58,000 - £58,000 Per Annum
Job Description
About the Role
Our client is seeking a creative and analytical Formulation Scientist to contribute to their drug product development team in Stoke-on-Trent . This role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing innovative drug formulations to enhance therapeutic efficacy, stability, and patient compliance. You will work in a modern laboratory setting, applying your scientific knowledge to transform active pharmaceutical ingredients into safe and effective medicinal products. This is an excellent career opportunity for a formulation expert to make tangible contributions to patient well-being and pharmaceutical innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop various pharmaceutical dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables, topical).
- Conduct pre-formulation studies to characterize APIs and excipients.
- Perform formulation optimization experiments to achieve desired drug product performance characteristics.
- Evaluate drug product stability, dissolution, and other critical quality attributes.
- Prepare formulation development reports and contribute to regulatory submission documents.
- Collaborate with analytical, process development, and manufacturing teams.
Requirements
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
- Proficiency in formulation techniques and characterization methods for various dosage forms.
- Solid understanding of drug delivery principles, pharmacokinetics, and biopharmaceutics.
- Experience with stability testing and interpretation of results.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and scientific writing skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Generous paid vacation and personal leave.
- Continuous learning opportunities and professional development support.
- A stimulating and collaborative R&D environment in Stoke-on-Trent .