Senior Formulation and Process Scientist

Works in the formulation and process group on drug development projects. A productive and innovative research colleague responsible for producing high quality technical and scientific results coupled with the ability to interpret own work.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Organises and executes experiments to develop the formulation and process for projects ensuring they meet technical milestones as discussed with supervisor.

• Actively participates in the matrix team to design, and where required, undertake high quality scientific experimentation to further the development of the formulation and manufacturing process of inhaled dosage forms required for project progression.

• Communicates effectively to supervisor and the wider development team and presents data at technical meetings and project team meetings.

• Uses statistical techniques to generate experimental design plans. Analyses test data in the context of manufacturing parameters to understand the impact of formulation and processing on product Quality Attributes.

• Operates and has expertise in laboratory scale equipment for inhalation formulation and process development.

• Defines the formulation & manufacturing processes in support of pre-clinical, clinical & pivotal regulatory batch manufacture.

• Authors high quality technical reports articulating scientific outcomes on product development activities.

• Adherence to all applicable policies and procedures, including those relating to EHS, GMP, GCP, Quality and Compliance, consistent with the role.

• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the grade of the role.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• Degree OR HND OR equivalent experience in relevant subject (Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical

• Formulation, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or other related discipline) and relevant pharmaceutical

• industry experience.

• An understanding of formulation relating to drug product development.

• Experience of formulation or process development in a drug product development role.

• Desire to undertake hands-on laboratory work.

• Can apply industrial statistics (ANOVA, regression, Design of Experiments) with support, as required.

• Able to work autonomously to deliver individual tasks; able to organise tasks allocated by supervisor and plan own work to consistently achieve output of high-quality results in a timely manner.

• Capable of literature investigation into formulation and process problems.

• Wants to work in multidisciplinary team/s

• Proven competence in standard IT systems e.g., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Browsers.

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Be prepared for occasional business travel.

At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits at Viatris

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. Some of our benefits include the following on top of a competitive salary:

• Emphasis on Health & Wellness programmes

• 100% paid medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme

• Life cover

• Excellent employer-matched pension scheme with Viatris contributing up to 11%

• 2 paid volunteer days per year

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion

Sustainability at Viatris

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.