Pharmaceutical Innovation Lead

2 days ago


Newry, United Kingdom Next Phase Recruitment Full time
About the Role

As a key member of our team, you will spearhead the development of groundbreaking pharmaceutical formulations.

In this pivotal leadership role, you will ensure top-tier quality standards and operational protocols are met across Early and Late-Stage Formulations and the Formulations Analytical Laboratory.

The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences and over 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical product development or manufacturing, with 5+ years managing large, multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: Inspire and guide our Formulations teams to deliver new product introductions with excellence.
  • Innovative Product Development: Assess new product candidates and reverse-engineer commercial products.
  • Analytical Mastery: Develop cutting-edge chemical and physical analytical methods.
  • Tech Transfer Expertise: Lead risk analysis and ensure seamless transfer of formulations and manufacturing processes.
  • Operational Excellence: Manage resources and conduct capacity analysis.
  • Collaborative Leadership: Work cross-functionally to optimize performance and drive team ownership and accountability.
  • Regulatory Leadership: Contribute to Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC) submissions.

The estimated salary for this role is £80,000 - £120,000 per annum, based on industry standards.



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