913 Pharmaceuticals jobs in the United Kingdom

QC Analyst - Pharmaceuticals

Smart4Sciences are currently recruiting for a QC Analyst based in Kent

This QC Analyst position is a great opportunity for a candidate with GMP experience to further develop their career and gain experience with QA activities and non-routine analysis

Key responsibilities

• Routine testing on finished products, via HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-vis and Wet Chemistry
• Assist with continuous improvement and work with the QC Team Leader/Manager to implement this.
• Write technical/scientific reports.
• Assist with analytical testing for the NPD team and provide input how to improve this.
• Leadership within the laboratory for the analyst within the team.
• Assist with CAPAs and Deviations (When required)

Requirements

• BSc or equivalent in a relevant subject matter (Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science etc)
• Prior experience in Pharmaceutical QC
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Interviews for this QC Analyst position are imminent so please apply today or contact Gareth Gooley on for more information

Join our client’s dynamic team as a Project Lead and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical testing projects. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll oversee scientific projects, mentor technical staff, and work with cutting-edge methods in a cGMP environment – making a direct impact on patient safety and product quality.

As a Project Lead at this company, you will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering scientific projects within the laboratories. You will ensure quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Analytical Chemist or existing Project Manager to step into a leadership role and make a tangible difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and collaborate with the Operational Leadership team
• Lead, direct, and coordinate scientific projects to meet quality, regulatory, cost, and timeline requirements
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, representing the company professionally
• Ensure accurate documentation of all experimental data, including out-of-specifications and non-conformances
• Oversee analysis of test materials, preparation of reports, and certificates of analysis for clients
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and the company's Quality Systems
• Develop and deliver scientific training for laboratory personnel

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in Chemistry or a related field
• Prior experience in a lab based role such as QC Analyst/Chemist
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven time management and organisational abilities
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Experience in scientific project delivery or client facing contact would be beneficial
• Chromatography (HPLC/GC) experience is preferred
• Knowledge of compendial testing is desirable

As a Project Lead, you will plan and deliver sample analysis in compliance with cGMP, oversee method development and validation activities, and produce and approve working protocols for analytical projects. You will report results and conclusions in standard formats, provide updates to leadership and clients, and support client meetings with technical competence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and quality-focused individual to take the next step in their career. If you have the drive, expertise, and passion to lead scientific projects in a dynamic, innovative environment, we encourage you to apply for this Project Lead role.

Regulatory Medical Writer - Pharma Consultancy

Are you an experienced Regulatory Medical Writer looking to join a growing consultancy that partners with leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies worldwide? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting Marketing Authorisation Applications (MAAs) , predominantly for generic pharmaceutical products.

The Role

As a Regulatory Medical Writer, you will:

• Prepare clinical and non-clinical overviews and summaries from literature and bioequivalence data
• Support product variations, renewals, and clinical updates
• Collate supporting bibliographies for CTD dossiers (Modules 4 and 5)
• Interpret and summarise complex scientific data with accuracy and clarity
• Ensure compliance with EMA, FDA, ICH and GCP guidelines
• Partner with subject matter experts and clients to align regulatory strategy and documentation
• Manage timelines, revisions, and version control across multiple projects

About You

We are seeking someone with:

• A degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related discipline (advanced degree preferred)
• Prior regulatory medical writing experience
• Strong knowledge of bioequivalence, biowaivers, and bridging studies
• Proven track record in authoring Modules 2.4 & 2.5, plus bibliographic collation
• Excellent communication skills and client-facing confidence
• Ability to balance scientific rigour with pragmatic, solution-driven thinking

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in regulatory writing within a consultancy that values innovation, expertise, and people.

Apply today or reach out to Gareth Gooley on to find out more

Regulatory Medical Writer - Pharma Consultancy

Are you an experienced Regulatory Medical Writer looking to join a growing consultancy that partners with leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies worldwide? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting Marketing Authorisation Applications (MAAs) , predominantly for generic pharmaceutical products.

The Role

As a Regulatory Medical Writer, you will:

• Prepare clinical and non-clinical overviews and summaries from literature and bioequivalence data
• Support product variations, renewals, and clinical updates
• Collate supporting bibliographies for CTD dossiers (Modules 4 and 5)
• Interpret and summarise complex scientific data with accuracy and clarity
• Ensure compliance with EMA, FDA, ICH and GCP guidelines
• Partner with subject matter experts and clients to align regulatory strategy and documentation
• Manage timelines, revisions, and version control across multiple projects

About You

We are seeking someone with:

• A degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related discipline (advanced degree preferred)
• Prior regulatory medical writing experience
• Strong knowledge of bioequivalence, biowaivers, and bridging studies
• Proven track record in authoring Modules 2.4 & 2.5, plus bibliographic collation
• Excellent communication skills and client-facing confidence
• Ability to balance scientific rigour with pragmatic, solution-driven thinking

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in regulatory writing within a consultancy that values innovation, expertise, and people.

Apply today or reach out to Gareth Gooley on to find out more

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Client Services Manager to join their dynamic team. As the Client Services Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Business Development team by managing proposal generation and pricing activities, ensuring a seamless transition of signed opportunities into operations, and providing ongoing support to the wider team.

In this pivotal position, you will be responsible for facilitating the preparation of technical proposals, working closely with the Business Development team and Operations subject matter experts. This will involve crafting compelling commercial value propositions, developing clear scientific strategies, and tailoring materials to meet the specific needs of potential and existing clients. Additionally, you will be responsible for accurate proposal pricing, aligning with standard price lists and addressing project-specific Business Development pricing strategies.

To succeed in this role, you must possess excellent communication skills, the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Strong organisational skills and the capacity to prioritize multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines are essential. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate analytical abilities to process and analyse business data and research, as well as exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.

This could also be the perfect opportunity for someone with pharmaceutical manufacturing industry experience who is looking to move into a more commercially focused role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the preparation of technical proposals, including commercial value proposition, scientific strategy, and tailored materials
• Ensure accurate proposal pricing, working closely with Operations experts and addressing project-specific Business Development strategies
• Coordinate internal calls to develop proposals and obtain the necessary information for client-friendly submissions
• Attend client meetings and calls to support proposal construction and pricing
• Assist the Business Development team with prospect identification and opportunity management
• Facilitate the formal handover of new projects from Business Development to Operations
• Maintain accurate Salesforce records and ensure all opportunity documents are properly stored
• Identify process improvement opportunities and present them to the Head of Client Services

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent industry experience
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry experience is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and organisational abilities
• Proven track record of prioritising and managing multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to multi-task and handle changing priorities
• Analytical skills to process and analyse business data and research
• Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail
• Enthusiasm, proactivity, and a target-oriented mindset
• Relevant experience in a client-facing or proposal management role would be beneficial

This is a full-time, office-based position (37.5 hours per week). If you possess the required skills and experience and are excited to contribute to the success of this dynamic company, we encourage you to apply!

• Develop, optimize, and scale-up manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical products.
• Conduct process development studies, including formulation, reaction kinetics, and purification methods.
• Write and execute process validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) and reports.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with GMP, regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA), and company standards.
• Collaborate with R&D to transfer new products from laboratory scale to commercial manufacturing.
• Design and implement process improvements to enhance yield, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
• Prepare technical documentation, including batch records, SOPs, and technical transfer packages.
• Provide technical support and training to manufacturing personnel.
• Participate in process hazard analyses and risk assessments.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process development and manufacturing within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of GMP regulations and pharmaceutical process validation.
• Proven experience with process scale-up and technology transfer.
• Knowledge of various pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies (e.g., solid dosage, sterile manufacturing, biologics).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Experience with process simulation software is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and safety.

• Designing and executing experiments for the development of new drug formulations (e.g., oral solid dosage, parenteral, topical).
• Investigating and optimizing drug product stability, dissolution, and bioavailability.
• Characterizing the physicochemical properties of drug substances and excipients.
• Developing and validating analytical methods for formulation analysis.
• Troubleshooting formulation-related issues and identifying potential solutions.
• Collaborating with preclinical and clinical teams to support drug development programs.
• Preparing comprehensive formulation development reports and documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Staying current with scientific literature, industry trends, and regulatory guidelines relevant to drug formulation.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior scientists.
• Representing the company in scientific discussions and meetings.

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Extensive knowledge of various dosage forms and drug delivery technologies.
• Proficiency in formulation characterization techniques and analytical methods (e.g., HPLC, dissolution testing, DSC, XRD).
• Understanding of GMP requirements and regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA).
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong scientific writing and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience with specific therapeutic areas or drug modalities is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to successful product development cycles.