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Stabilities and Formulation Scientist/Pharmacist

Harlow
5 months ago
Applications closed

STABILITIES & FORMULTAIONS SCIENTIST/PHARMACIST NEEDED IN HARLOW, ESSEX **

Location: Harlow, Essex
Salary: £75,000
Contract Type: Permanent
Contracted Hours per Week: 37.5 hours
Working Patterns: Full-time, part-time, and condensed working hours considered
Contract Basis: Full Time
Working Arrangements: On Site

About The Role

Are you passionate about ensuring excellence in stability management within the pharmaceutical industry? Do you have the expertise to inform on possibilities and commission research with universities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

In this influential role, you will:

  • Ensure Compliance: Maintain the highest standards of patient safety and product quality by ensuring all stability processes comply with UK regulatory standards, including Yellow Cover Documents (YCD), MHRA guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

  • Drive Efficiencies: Review, update, and enhance stability protocols, prescription processes, and associated standards to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centred outcomes.

  • Innovate: Lead research and development initiatives to advance stability management and implement innovative practices.

  • Quality Assurance: Deliver a robust quality assurance framework by conducting risk assessments, managing incidents and non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement.

  • Build Capability: Act as the subject matter expert, providing guidance and training to colleagues and customers on stability management.

  • Foster Relationships: Work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver the highest standards of service, support commercial opportunities, and build customer relationships.

    These roles come with fantastic benefits including:

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Company bonus scheme

  • Outstanding training & development programmes

  • Full support from our employee assistance programme including a health and well-being app

  • Savings and discounts at multiple retailers through our rewards portal

    About You

    The ideal candidate for the Stabilities and Formulation Scientist role will possess the following key skills and experience:

  • Advanced Understanding: Expertise in stability management and scientific processes.

  • Strong Communication: Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders effectively.

  • Analytical Skills: Proficiency in identifying process inefficiencies and implementing improvements.

  • Attention to Detail: High accuracy in monitoring and maintaining quality standards.

  • Project Management: Skills to plan and oversee stability initiatives effectively.

    Qualifications

  • Vocational Master's degree in a scientific field.

  • Experience in stability management and scientific research.

    The successful candidate will be adept at managing competing priorities, collaborating across departments, and ensuring that both short-term goals and long-term business growth objectives are met.

    If this is a role for you and you're experience then please apply and teh Head of pharmacy will bein touch

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