Senior Formulation Scientist (Pharmaceutical)

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Senior Formulation Scientist to join their cutting-edge research facility in Southampton . This role is central to the development of new pharmaceutical dosage forms, ensuring optimal drug delivery and stability. You will leverage your expertise in pharmaceutics to design, develop, and optimize formulations for a range of therapeutic areas. This position offers a challenging and rewarding career path for a scientist passionate about pharmaceutical innovation and seeking to contribute to impactful drug products from their state-of-the-art labs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel pharmaceutical formulations (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies to understand drug substance properties and excipient compatibility.
• Optimize formulations for desired release profiles, stability, and bioavailability.
• Scale-up laboratory formulations to pilot and commercial manufacturing processes.
• Characterize formulated products using various analytical techniques.

Requirements

• PhD or MSc in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Strong knowledge of dosage form design and drug delivery systems.
• Experience with analytical methods for characterizing pharmaceutical products.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative lab environment in Southampton .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Access to advanced formulation development equipment.
• Generous holiday allowance and excellent work-life balance initiatives.
• Support for scientific conferences and professional networking.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse pipeline of innovative pharmaceutical products.