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Principal / Senior Principal Formulation Scientist
Job Posted: 10 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: 17 days
Job Description
Principal / Senior Principal Formulation Scientist
Manchester | Office-based (Up to 1–2 days remote possible per week, informal)
We are partnered with an agile, science-led pharmaceutical development consultancy, supporting clients across the full drug development lifecycle. Founded over a decade ago and grown from their ADME/PK roots, the business now delivers integrated development solutions from compound selection through to first-in-human and GMP clinical manufacturing.
We are now looking for an experienced Principal or Senior Principal Formulation Scientist to play a key technical role in a growing formulation team.
The Role
This is a senior, hands-on scientific position for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and technical challenge.
You will:
* Lead and deliver multiple client-facing formulation projects (typically 3–5 personally)
* Provide technical formulation expertise across early-stage development through to GMP clinical manufacture
* Act as a trusted scientific advisor to clients, managing expectations and guiding decision-making
* Design and execute experimental development studies in the lab
* Mentor and coach junior scientists, providing guidance while allowing independence
* Contribute to project management and strategic direction, with scope to evolve into broader leadership over time
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
* PhD with 6+ years industry experience or MSc with 9+ years industry experience
* At least 3 years’ experience leading development projects
* Proven experience across the pharmaceutical development lifecycle, from early stage to GMP
* Strong hands-on formulation background
* Deep understanding of excipients and formulation material science
* Experience with tech transfer and first GMP batch manufacture
* Confidence interacting directly with clients and managing complex scientific discussions
Highly Desirable:
* Experience with more complex modalities or delivery systems
Why Apply?
* Accelerated development: work on challenging, high-impact projects
* Breadth and autonomy: SME environment where scope is wide and progression isn’t limited by rigid structures
* Agile, expert-led culture: decisions are made by scientists, not layers of hierarchy
* Progression opportunity: Principal to Senior Principal and beyond, based on impact and capability
* Collaborative and approachable team: open-door culture, supportive and dynamic
If you’re passionate about pharmaceutical science, enjoy non-routine problem-solving, and want to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced consultancy environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Words:
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