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Hays | Principal Formulations Chemist

Hays
County Down
6 months ago
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Our client is a global provider of pharmaceuticals and pride themselves in being one of the top companies in Northern Ireland and one of the top pharmaceutical companies globally. Our client has an overarching emphasis on their customers, and their mission supports all aspects of their commitments as a family owned global business. They develop & manufacture medicines, supplying products to 120 countries globally. With a strong portfolio of existing products and significant investment in R&D to launch new products annually, they have a great opportunity for an experienced formulations chemist to join their team.
Your new role
Working in a diverse team of scientists developing a wide range of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms including but not limited to, oral tablets, suspensions and solutions, sterile injectable suspensions and solutions, topical suspensions and solutions, and intra-mammary preparations. The post holder must ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the Company's Quality Manual, Standard Operating Procedures and H&S requirements as well as those set by regulatory bodies globally. Additionally this role will mentor and coach formulation chemists to ensure adoption of best practices, including application of Quality by Design, Design of Experiments, Statistical analysis and support of pharmaceutical process development
Main Activities
Lead Early stage Development and optimisation of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms for Veterinary use, activities to include but not limited to:
*Assessment of API/excipients to identify Critical Material Attributes
*Identification and evaluation of Product Critical Quality Attributes
*Manufacturing Process development and identification and evaluation of Critical Process Parameters and capability of processes and equipment
*Lead Scale up and Tech Transfer of NPD projects into Late stage formulations
*Evaluation and justification of Product in process controls and specifications
*Prepare Pharmaceutical Development reports
*Lead trending of data using an appropriate statistical package to aid investigations and specification setting
*Mentoring and support of formulation chemists
*Preparation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
*To assist in the training of Laboratory Staff in SOP's and operational techniques
*Lead technical investigations cross functionally employing problem solving tools
What you'll need to succeed
*Degree in in chemistry, analytical chemistry, pharmacy or related subject
*At least 5 years demonstratable experience in formulation/pharmaceutical product development industry or academia
*Experience in the use of QbD principles for pharmaceutical development
*Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite in particular ability to trend data using an appropriate statistical package e.g Minitab, Excel
*Enthusiastic and hard-working individual, highly motivated to achieve technical targets with ability to multitask
*Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
*Strong communication skills with a demonstrable record of working cross functionally
*Experience of physical test analysis
What you'll get in return
*Free Life Assurance
*Company Pension - salary sacrifice scheme
*Healthcare cash plan
*32 days annual leave
*Wedding Leave
*Company Sick Pay
*Company Maternity / Paternity
*Paid bereavement leave
*Cycle to Work Scheme
*Tech Purchase Scheme
*Employee Savings scheme
*Employee well-being initiatives
*Employee Assistance Programme
*On-site free parking
*Subsidised Canteen Facilities
*Employee Perks scheme
*Employee Recognition scheme
*Career development opportunities
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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