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Client:
CK Group
Location:
Bedford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
06a6e8a23797
Job Views:
74
Posted:
18.02.2025
Expiry Date:
04.04.2025
Job Description:
CK Group are recruiting for a Formulation Development Team Leader to join a well-established, independently owned pharmaceutical company at their site in Bedford on a permanent basis.
The role:
You will be responsible for developing new cosmetic/cosmeceuticals and a range of topical pharmaceutical medicines and medical devices while managing a small team of Formulation Chemists within a laboratory setting.
The role will involve cross-functional collaboration with several departments to drive projects from concept to launch while ensuring the company’s quality, safety, and efficacy standards are met.
Other duties and responsibilities include:
1. Design, plan and develop robust formulations based on the project brief.
2. Manage multiple projects simultaneously and demonstrate methodical experimental design including suitable test methods, meticulous execution, and precise data analysis.
3. Document all research and development activities to a high standard and in a timely manner to ensure project milestones are met.
4. Manage and mentor a small team of Formulation Chemists.
5. Lead and support formulation development activities inclusive of pre-clinical and clinical stage products and scale-up of potential formulations to pilot scale (100 kg) as required.
6. Support technology transfer of development products into commercial manufacture by attending the manufacturing site as required.
7. Stay informed about industry advancements and emerging technologies, identifying potential opportunities to drive process improvements and foster innovation.
8. Maintain excellent communication with both the line manager and other team members, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
9. Stay updated with current Good Practice (cGxP) and Health & Safety (H&S) regulations pertinent to the role.
Your background:
1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in cosmetic or pharmaceutical sciences.
2. Experience in formulation development of skincare or personal care, topical/transdermal formulations, preferably in cosmetics or pharmaceutical industries.
3. Strong knowledge of cosmetic/pharmaceutical ingredients and their interactions.
4. Familiarity with cosmetic, medicinal, or medical device regulations.
5. Demonstrate strong HPLC, GC and wet chemistry skills.
6. Passion for continuous learning and a growth mindset.
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