Materials & Formulation Scientist

ROLE OVERVIEW We are currently looking for a Formulation Scientist to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation on a contingent basis for an initial 18-month period. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced scientist with a strong background in pharmaceutical formulation and drug product development to contribute to innovative material change assessments and product performance predictions. The role offers a dynamic environment where scientific expertise directly influences manufacturing strategies and product quality.

This position provides a unique chance to apply both practical formulation skills and computational modelling techniques within a collaborative team, supporting key projects across the pharmaceutical lifecycle. The successful candidate will work remotely or at manufacturing sites, focusing on evaluating raw material variability and supporting risk-based decisions related to material supplier changes.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your duties as the Formulation Scientist will be varied, however, the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• Design, execute, and interpret laboratory studies to assess the impact of material variability and supplier changes on drug product performance.

• Apply Science of Scale principles to develop small-scale models that accurately represent pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

• Use computational models and data analysis approaches to predict process robustness and product performance during material change assessments.

• Conduct formulation-based performance prediction studies focusing on manufacturing and quality risk mitigation.

• Investigate relationships between material attributes, process parameters, and product quality attributes.

• As the Formulation Scientist, you will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to provide scientific recommendations and prepare technical reports.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Formulation Scientist we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

• A Degree or higher level in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemisty, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline.

• Proven experience applying scientific principles in pharmaceutical formulation and process development, especially with oral solid dosage forms.

• Experience designing and interpreting experimental studies, including powder blending, granulation, compression, and coating processes.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Joining our client as a Formulation Scientist offers an excellent opportunity to work within a global organisation committed to innovation and scientific excellence. You will develop your expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and contribute to high-impact projects. This position also provides a platform for professional growth, exposure to cutting-edge predictive modelling tools, and collaboration with a talented, multidisciplinary team.

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