The Opportunity
We are looking for a Project Scientist to join our Pharmaceutical Sciences team in Nottingham. This client-facing role is pivotal in supporting project set-up activities and ensuring seamless transition from development to GMP operations.

Job Purpose

Lead project development activities ahead of CMC operations. Provide development plans, reports, analytical qualification protocols, and laboratory documentation. Oversee formulation development and draft batch records for manufacturing. Ensure smooth programme handover to GMP Operations during project familiarisation.

Main Responsibilities

Deliver development plans, reports, and project updates to the Project Manager. Write and review analytical and formulation test protocols and reports. Identify excipients and prepare specifications aligned with study requirements. Transfer programmes to manufacturing operations, including batch records and draft IMP labels. Perform in-vitro and analytical testing (e.g. dissolution, PSD) to meet deadlines. Complete and check laboratory write-ups. Train new and existing staff. Write and update SOPs and analytical methods. Complete and review LIRs and QIs as appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum HNC/D in a science discipline or equivalent industrial experience. At least 3 years’ experience in CMC product development or as a study lead.