Senior Scientist, Process Chemistry

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Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 sites across the UK, US and China, and we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.

We're proud of the impact we make-just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers.

Our Cramlington site, just north of Newcastle, has an established history of cGMP manufacturing services for an array of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), ranging from pilot scale to commercial metric ton scale. The Cramlington Site has more than 100 cubic meters reactor commercial capacity and has been inspected and approved by the MHRA, FDA and other regulatory authorities. The site operates from small scale in the laboratory through to large manufacturing scale.

It also offers chemistry and analytical development service.

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to contribute to the development and scale-up of chemical processes for API drug development. In this role, you will apply your expertise in core laboratory techniques, design and execute complex experiments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive scientific innovation. With opportunities to mentor junior staff and engage in cutting‑edge research, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact while adhering to industry regulations and best practices.

If you're ready to take on high-level problem-solving in a collaborative setting, we'd love to hear from you!

• Vibrant and dynamic employment - we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy - our future is strong and exciting!
• Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself - our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
• A great team where we all support each other - enjoy your work - after all you spend about a third of your time here!

• In a multi-disciplinary environment, solve problems of moderate complexity for assigned projects and / or initiatives with moderate guidance from a scientific supervisor / Line Manager.
• Demonstrate competency in the core chemistry laboratory skills required to support development and / or scale up of chemical processes. Such skills include, but are not limited to, routine use of core instrumentation and laboratory techniques, guided use of higher end laboratory techniques and instrumentation, and an understanding how their work influence drug development.
• Execute experiments, interpret results, and plan additional experiments in a timely manner to solve assigned problems of moderate complexity. (More complex problems will require additional guidance from a scientific supervisor / Line Manager).
• Effectively communicate, coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional project groups to ensure that scientific work is appropriately documented such that the broader collaborative inputs and efforts are combined to maximum effect in the production of reports, manuscripts and presentations.
• Document and report results of all experiments in a manner consistent with department practices and governing procedures, as applicable, which may include significant contributions to release testing of API for future toxicology studies or GMP manufacture of clinical supplies.

• MSc in chemistry or related field
• Minimum of 2 years prior academic or industrial laboratory experience, including demonstration of core Process / physical skill sets
• Evidence of ability to effectively contribute to multi-disciplinary scientific teams
• The job holder is required to complete all technical, procedural and policy-based training outlined in department SOPs and in department…