Job Description:
Ferring Controlled Therapeuticsisseeking a talented and enthusiastic Polymer Chemist to join our innovative Pharmaceutical Product Development team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing and optimising polymer-based materials for use in drug-device combination product development. This role offers a rare opportunity to work on projects that integrate pharmaceuticals and medical devices, improving therapeutic efficacy and patient care.
As a Polymer Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Development team, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to create advanced materials that meet the stringent requirements of combination medical products. You will be responsible for designing and synthesising novel polymers, as well as modifying existing materials to meet target product specifications. Your work will involve a combination of laboratory research, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure that our products are safe, effective, and compliant with regulatory standards.
In this role, you will:
1. Innovate and Develop: Lead the development of new polymeric materials tailored for specific medical applications. This includes selecting appropriate monomers, catalysts, and polymerisation techniques to achieve desired properties such as biocompatibility, mechanical strength, and drug release profiles.
2. Characterise and Optimise: Characterise polymer materials using a number of techniques including rheology, mechanical testing, IR, and NMR. Optimise polymer compositions and processing methods to ensure consistent quality and performance.
3. Collaborate and Communicate: As part of a multidisciplinary product development team work closely with analytical, formulation, device and regulatory experts to integrate polymer materials into drug-device combination products. Communicate your findings through detailed reports, presentations, and technical documentation to support product development and regulatory submissions.
4. Stay Informed: Keep abreast of the latest advancements in polymer science, medical device technology, and regulatory requirements. Apply this knowledge to drive innovation and product development.
5. Problem-Solve: Address technical challenges that arise during the development process, using your expertise to troubleshoot issues and propose effective solutions.
Job Description
Responsibilities and duties:
6. Develop and characterise polymeric materials for use in drug-device combination products.
7. Optimise polymer compositions and processing techniques to achieve desired material properties and device performance.
8. Design and conduct experiments to assess the performance and biocompatibility of polymer compositions.
9. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, analytical, formulation, device and regulatory experts, to ensure successful product development.
10. Stay current with advancements in polymer science and medical device regulations.
11. Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to support regulatory submissions.
12. Write and execute protocols, batch records and SOPs.
13. Support activities at contract manufacturers and contract laboratories.
14. Support equipment acquisition.
15. Maintain, calibrate and operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment.
16. Train colleagues and new staff in scientific procedures.
17. Drive performance management and continuous improvement initiatives.
18. Comply with appropriate quality, ISO and EHS standards.
19. Demonstrate flexibility and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Required experience and competencies:
20. Minimum of Mastersdegree in polymer science or related field (chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical engineering, ) Alternatively, a BSc in chemical sciences and relevant experience may be considered.
21. Proven experience in polymer synthesis, characterisation, and processing.
22. Experience in the development of medical devices or pharmaceutical products is highly desirable.
23. Demonstrated scientific skill and ability to perform research and development with minimal guidance.
24. Experience of writing scientific, quality and/or regulatory documents.
25. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
26. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
27. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
28. Ability to learn and develop within the role.
29. Adaptable to changing priorities.
30. Experience in pharmaceutical GxP regulated work or a highly regulated environment is preferred.
31. Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook).
32. Fluent in English (spoken and written).
We offer:
33. Competitive salary and benefits package.
34. Opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects in a collaborative and innovative environment.
35. Professional development and career growth opportunities.
36. A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
About us:
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a privately-owned, research-driven, speciality biopharmaceutical group committed to building families and helping people live better lives. We are leaders in reproductive medicine and maternal health, and in areas of gastroenterology and urology. We are at the forefront of innovation in microbiome-based therapeutics and uro-oncology intravesical gene therapy. Our company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in SaintPrex, Switzerland. Ferring employs more than 7,000 people worldwide and markets its medicines in over 100 countries. Ferring Controlled Therapeutics is based in Scotland and employs more than 120 people.
Location:
Ferring Controlled Therapeutics UK