We are currently looking to recruit for a Senior Formualation & Analytical Scientist, based at our campus in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK. Role: Senior Formulation & Analytical Scientist Job Type: Fixed Term Contract Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary: Competitive salary as well as excellent company benefits Location: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK Evotec is a leader in the discovery and development of novel small molecule drugs with operational sites in Europe and the US. The Company has built substantial drug discovery expertise and an industrialised platform that can drive new innovative small molecule compounds into the clinic. In addition, Evotec has built a deep internal knowledge base in the treatment of diseases related to neuroscience, pain, oncology, inflammation and metabolic diseases. Leveraging these skills and expertise the Company intends to develop best-in-class differentiated therapeutics and deliver superior science-driven discovery alliances with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Primary Responsibilities will include: Responsible for performing Early formulation development and analytical experiments for R&D projects in collaboration with other scientific staff to an acceptable quality standard within a given time frame. Clearly and concisely recording and communicating the results to all relevant (internal/external) stakeholders. Responsible for the day-to-day planning and execution of assigned projects including formulation design, development, and characterisation. Provide guidance and training to Junior Scientist and ensures that the correct procedures are being followed, and the quality of work is to an appropriate standard. Additionally, you will work closely with cross functional groups such as API development, Drug discovery, Safety assessment, and Drug product clinical sites. Key skills: PhD, MSc or Degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related subject. Developed and possesses an in-depth understanding of the science and technology of pharmaceutical dosage forms, and associated characterisation techniques and apply this knowledge to development a required early-stage formulation. Experience in Pre-clinical formulation development and/or manufacturing (non-GLP and GLP) is desirable but not essential. Familiarity with UPLC / HPLC, XRPD, DSC, TGA, GVS, PSD instrumentation. Proficient in update/report writing and reviewing. Proven expertise in formulation development as evidenced through sustained high performance in a number of previous projects. Proven ability to solve problems on assigned projects. Able to take appropriate day to day technical decisions regarding formulation development. Excellent organisational and communication skills and demonstrated an ability to work collaboratively and effectively in multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated, independent, enthusiastic, open minded view and problem-solving skills. FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap. ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.