Senior Lead / Principal Formulation Scientist

An exciting opportunity has arisen within BDD Pharma for an experienced Formulation Scientist to join our formulation development team. In this role, you will be spearheading the design and development of new drug products using either BDD’s proprietary timed-release technology, OralogiK™, or to client specifications.

Senior Lead / Principal Formulation Scientist

Position:  Senior Lead / Principal Formulation Scientist
Location: BioCity Scotland, Bo’Ness Rd, Newhouse ML1 5UH
Salary Dependent on Experience

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within BDD Pharma for an experienced Formulation Scientist to join our formulation development team. In this role, you will be spearheading the design and development of new drug products using either BDD’s proprietary timed-release technology, OralogiK™, or to client specifications. Our clients come to us to help with challenging projects to treat real medical needs across a range of therapeutic areas which brings variety and interest to the role. Additionally, because BDD also has a clinical trials facility, our scientists have the opportunity to see first-hand how the products they have designed work in man.

We are looking for a confident, driven individual with a care for detail who shares our enthusiasm for delivering on customer excellence and our passion for science. In return you will join a fast-paced, start-up like environment where initiative and a questioning mind is valued. There are opportunities for growth for an ambitious person who would like to develop within a technical role.

Main Responsibilities

  • Be a company expert on formulation drug development and pharmaceutical analysis for oral solid dose products and provide scientific guidance to the formulation team
  • Oversee conduct of all formulation development activities to meet project milestones and timelines
  • Lead the design and implementation of formulation development strategies for client and in-house projects
  • Will be actively involved in formulation development activities
  • Author and/or review technical protocols, scientific reports, and present technical datasets
  • Attend regular client meetings and provide scientific input
  • Recommend and implement procedure and process improvements
  • Is available for MHRA inspections and Pharmaceutical Sponsor Audits

Education, Qualifications and Experience

  • PhD or MSc level educated in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry or a formulation related subject
  • Significant experience and able to demonstrate knowledge in the development of oral dosage forms within a pharmaceutical development laboratory
  • Understanding and experience of different analytical methods used in the testing and development of pharmaceutical products
  • Excellent knowledge of manufacturing process development, definition of Critical Process Parameters and formulation robustness
  • Experience in a wide range of technical aspects related to formulation feasibility, scale up and tech transfer
  • Experience of leading technical teams
  • Working knowledge of GMP, GLP and related quality documentation processes for pharmaceutical R&D and production

Personal Attributes:

  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Demonstrate an ability and willingness to help resolve complex problems as they arise
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities and utilise resources effectively
  • Ability to coach, mentor and teach
  • Ability to liaise with clients in a professional manner.

Company Overview

BDD Pharma is rapidly growing research focused drug delivery company based in Glasgow with clinical trial, formulation development and GMP manufacturing capabilities. We specialise in the development of novel pharmaceutical products and undertaking bespoke clinical services which help our customers better understand how their drug delivery systems perform. When you join BDD, you become part of a team dedicated to supporting the development of new medicines and improving the health of others.

 

Why join BDD?

  • We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes private healthcare through Vitality, a generous pension scheme and access to our employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
  • You will receive 30 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 35 days over 4 years.
  • After completion of a probationary period, you will be eligible to be considered in the Company’s Share Option Scheme
  • You will increase your skills through structured training for professional development and receive paid membership to professional bodies.
  • The opportunity to work on a variety of projects across a range of therapeutic areas, helping to shape the development of new medicines with some of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies and those at the forefront of technological advances.

How to Apply

If you want to work in an intense, fast paced start up like environment where initiative and a questioning mind are valued and think you would be a good fit for our team then please email your CV and covering letter to careers@bddpharma.com

If you want to work in an intense, fast-paced, start up like environment where initiative and a questioning mind are valued and think you would be a good fit for our team then please email your CV and covering letter to careers@bddpharma.com

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