Head of Pharmaceutical Development - Formulations

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an individual to become Head of Pharmaceutical Development (Formulations), joining a thriving Pharmaceutical company that are GLP Accredited. Fantastic company, with multi billion turnover that are starting the development of 18 new products.

This role is Monday - Friday, Permanent.

Salary:
£75k - £90k (Negotiable + Bonus + Extensive Benefits and Perks)

Responsibilities:
To lead the R&D Pharmaceutical Development Formulations team (early & late stage) in the development , scale-up and characterisation of new product formulations. This role would also suit an individual that would want to work on more complex products and someone who has an oral & injectable products background.

Brief description of duties:
To support & implement the QbD approach to Pharmaceutical Development

• Identification & evaluation of product Critical Material Attributes (CMAs)
• Identification & evaluation of Critical Process Parameter (CPPs)
• Development of robust, scalable Manufacturing Processes
• Reverse engineering of commercial reference products.
• Manage, Inspire & lead the team providing clear and focused direction of goals
• Development of chemical and physical analytical methods to support early stage product development
• Ensure that all work undertaken within the group complies to currant guidance (USP, Ph Eur, (V)ICH and industry best practice.

Key Relationship Building:

• Play a key role in representing Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control on Project Teams
• Work closely with other R&D Management Team members
• Drive and culture of ownership and accountability empowering all direct reports to manage and develop their teams to their full capability.

Essential Criteria:

• PhD in Pharmacy, Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry (specific experience working within pharmaceutical product development or a process/manufacturing environment).
• At least 5 years experience of managing a large team of people encompassing formulation and analytical capability.
• Technical expert in dosage form development over a range of dosage forms
• Extensive proven knowledge of requirements associated with technical transfers to Manufacturing Operations
• Proven project management, planning and influencing skills
• Experience of working to current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and/or Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

Desirable Criteria:
Due to the nature of this role, preference will be given to applicants able to demonstrate the following criteria -

• Knowledge, understanding and/or application of AI within formulation development
• Experience in in-vitro method development to demonstrate in-vitro/in-vivo correlations
• Fully conversant in EU and US regulatory landscape.

*** Please note, this role will not be able to offer sponsorship and that proof of Right to Work in UK is essential***

If you feel you meet the criteria for this role, please contact Suzanne Lowry () to discuss in more detail and also for other roles available within the same company that you could be suitable for..