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Principal Scientist, Process Chemistry (CRO/CDMO Focus)
Department: Process Chemistry (Late-Stage Development)
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Scientist to join our late-stage Process Chemistry team in Hoddesdon. As a Principal Scientist, you will be the scientific lead on complex development projects, working closely with cross-functional teams in different time zones and geographies, together with our clients to deliver high-quality outcomes that enable progression from clinical development to commercial launch. This is an exciting opportunity to shape project direction, influence strategy, and mentor a high-performing scientific team.
Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself - our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
PhD in chemistry or related field (or MSc/BSc with equivalent industrial experience).
Significant industry experience (typically 15+ years) in chemical development, with a strong emphasis on late-phase development and manufacturing.
Proven track record of working within a CRO/CDMO setting, including direct client interaction and accountability for project delivery.
Expertise in Process Design, Quality by Design, Tech Transfer and Scale-up to Commercial Manufacture .
Experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams and mentoring scientific staff.
Provide scientific leadership in the design, planning, and execution of late-stage process development for small molecule APIs.
Lead client projects from early engagement through tech transfer, scale-up, and regulatory submission support.
Collaborate across functional teams to align project deliverables and timelines.
Serve as a key client contact-host meetings, present data, and forge strong relationships.
Supervise junior staff and contribute to the development of scientific capabilities within the team.
We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges.
We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. Pharmaron acquired the Hoddesdon campus, consisting of several purpose built scientific and administrative buildings together with a purpose built conference area in February 2017. The research building has more than 5,000m2 of premier R&D space and houses an established Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Drug Discovery teams. In addition, a Formulation Development team was also recently established. The Hoddesdon site has state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard facilities for the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Formulation Development (FD) and Process Chemistry (PC).
We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.
This is an opportunity for you as a Principal Scientist professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department.
Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development.
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Location:
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
Job Type:
FullTime

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