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Senior Formulation Scientist - Spray Drying

Are you an experienced formulation scientist with a robust background in spray drying and the development of oral solid dosages? We are proud to support an innovative pharmaceutical formulation company seeking to appoint a Senior Formulation Scientist - Spray Drying. In this role, you will take ownership of the spray-drying and downstream processing capabilities.

This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who enjoys combining practical laboratory work with scientific problem-solving. You will have the opportunity to lead technical development activities, optimize formulation processes, and play a crucial role in shaping future formulation and manufacturing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead spray-drying process development activities from laboratory to scale-up.
• Design and execute formulation development studies.
• Troubleshoot and optimize spray-drying processes and equipment.
• Develop oral solid dosage formulations for challenging drug molecules.
• Select appropriate polymers, surfactants, and excipients.
• Support downstream processing activities, including powder handling, blending, capsule filling, and tableting.
• Ensure all work is documented according to pharmaceutical quality and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to future process improvements, equipment development, and team growth.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Significant hands-on experience with spray drying in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience developing oral solid dosage formulations.
• Strong skills in process development, experimental design, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of downstream processing operations.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical development, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical programs.
• Previous scale-up experience would be highly advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a profitable and growing pharmaceutical technology business.
• Enjoy a high level of technical ownership and autonomy.
• Influence future formulation and manufacturing capabilities.
• Work on challenging and innovative drug development programs.
• Experience clear opportunities for progression as the team expands.

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