Senior Scientist within Early Formulation & Developability Team

Senior Scientist within Early Formulation & Developability Team

Evotec

Abingdon, United Kingdom

Primary Responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for performing Early formulation development and analytical experiments for R&D projects in collaboration with other scientific staff to an acceptable quality standard within a given time frame.
• Clearly and concisely recording and communicating the results to all relevant (internal/external) stakeholders.
• Responsible for the day-to-day planning and execution of assigned projects including formulation design, development, and characterisation.
• Provide guidance and training to Junior Scientist and ensures that the correct procedures are being followed and the quality of work is to an appropriate standard.
• Additionally, you will work closely with cross functional groups such as API development, Drug discovery, Safety assessment, and Drug product clinical sites.

Key skills:

• Phd, MSc or Degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related subject.
• Developed and possesses an in-depth understanding of the science and technology of pharmaceutical dosage forms, and associated characterisation techniques and apply this knowledge to development a required early-stage formulation.
• Experience in Pre-clinical formulation development and/or manufacturing (non-GLP and GLP) is desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with UPLC / HPLC, XRPD, DSC, TGA, GVS, PSD instrumentation.
• Proficient in update/report writing and reviewing.
• Proven expertise in formulation development as evidenced through sustained high performance in a number of previous projects.
• Proven ability to solve problems on assigned projects.
• Able to take appropriate day to day technical decisions regarding formulation development.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills and demonstrated an ability to work collaboratively and effectively in multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, independent, enthusiastic, open minded view and problem-solving skills.

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