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Hobson Prior is seeking a Drug Product Development Specialist to join a dynamic team within Pharmaceutical Development Sciences. This role focuses on injectable drug product manufacturing processes, supporting clinical and regulatory activities. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure the successful development and production of sterile drug products.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine manufacturing processes for injectable drug products from early studies to regulatory approval.
• Select and define manufacturing parameters for clinical production.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external manufacturers to meet project goals.
• Conduct lab studies, analyse data, and document findings (e.g., filter selection, fill volume assessments, compatibility tests).
• Analyse manufacturing data to improve process understanding and performance.
• Perform risk assessments for manufacturing processes.
• Design processes for sterile injectable products in various forms (e.g., liquid, lyophilized powder, pre-filled syringes).
• Support clinical trial preparation and ensure timely production of stability and clinical batches.
• Assist in process validation and ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and respond to authority queries.
• Investigate and resolve quality-related issues, such as deviations or complaints.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer from late-phase development to commercial production.
• Help improve departmental processes and ways of working.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Experience in developing or manufacturing liquid drug products in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with biopharmaceuticals is a plus.
• Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing processes, including vial, cartridge, and pre-filled syringe filling, is advantageous.
• Understanding of sterile drug product development, including components, process transfer, scale-up, and optimization, is beneficial.

For more information, please contact Jessica Taylor.

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