Head of Pharmaceutical Development - Formulations

Job Description

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 (suzanne.lowry@vanrath.com) to discuss in more detail and also for other roles available within the same company that you could be suitable for..