Drug Product Development Scientist

Location:

Slough

OverviewWe are seeking a

Drug Product Development Scientist

to join a global biopharma partner on a 12-month contract within Pharmaceutical Development Sciences (PDS). You will play a key role in the design, development, and scale-up of sterile injectable drug products — both liquid and lyophilized — from early phase through to late development and BLA approval.

Responsibilities

Define and optimize process parameters for clinical manufacturing.

Partner with internal teams and external CMOs to deliver project objectives.

Design and execute lab studies (e.g., filter selection, fill volume assessment, compatibility studies, blinding strategies).

Capture and analyze process data to support process characterization and risk assessments.

Contribute to preparation of stability and clinical batches, plus PPQ/validation activities.

Draft technical protocols, reports, CMC submission sections, and responses to regulatory authorities.

Support investigations into deviations, complaints, and knowledge transfer to commercial scale.

Drive continuous improvement in departmental ways of working.

Candidate Profile

Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

2–3+ years’ experience in

liquid drug product development and/or manufacturing

within pharma.

Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing for sterile products (vials, cartridges, pre-filled syringes) strongly preferred.

Experience with sterile DP components, process transfer, scale-up, and optimization advantageous.

Strong skills in data analysis, technical writing, and cross-functional collaboration.

What’s on Offer

12-month contract with the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge biopharma development.

Involvement across early-to-late stage DP development and regulatory submission activities.

Collaborative and dynamic environment with international exposure.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Science

Industries

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