R&D Formulation Associate

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• Role- R&D Formulation Associate
• Contract- Permanent
• Location – Hull
• SALARY - UP TO 38K

SRG are currently looking for an R&D Associate to join a global HealthCare organisation based in Hull. This organisation has a global presence, producing power brands within three main sectors, Health, Hygiene and Nutrition.

This role would suit someone with strong experience in FMCG Health & Personal care.

This role will involve managing formulation aspects of NPD projects including a significant contribution to innovation and the development of a robust pipeline. This encompasses the development of consumer-preferred products from the concept ideation stage through to the start of full production and subsequent launch into market.

The successful candidate will plan, manage and implement all technical work associated with innovation and development projects, both in house or via external partnerships. This will include development and evaluation, process scale up and validation, stability technical assessment and solving technical problems, as well as writing module 3’s, design history/technical files, providing answers to regulatory questions and maintaining sub-plans.

Responsibilities would include (but not limited to);

• Taking ownership of and driving forward the formulation aspects & technical development of NPDs from concept through to launch both internally and with 3rd parties, ensuring project milestones are delivered on time and to plan.
• Responsibility for assessing new product ideas and technologies from a technical and commercial perspective and making recommendations to the Senior Associate/R&D Director on project approach or product selection.
• Make a key contribution to innovation and building the pipeline, in line with the innovation strategy.
• Support due diligence on external opportunities working within a cross functional team of R&D, Regulatory, Medical, Clinical, Procurement and Marketing.
• To work with the relevant functions within RB (OI, HI, CS) to provide technical support for NPD briefs and sourcing initiatives and to proactively utilise these resources as part of the product development process
• Have a strong understanding of the relevant regulatory/legislative environment, safety requirements and IP for specific project or technology and be able to challenge functional representatives on these areas. Ensure strong focus on IP opportunities at early stages.
• Solve complex technical problems using experience, knowledge, research and advice.
• Author CTD modules, design history/technical files in line with specific country expectations, current best practice and global regulatory requirements.
• Prepare responses to questions raised by Healthcare Regulatory Authorities in a considered and professional manner, ensuring brand strategy and product quality is not compromised.
• Ensure all product development work adheres to Global Quality Manuals and relevant legislative/regulatory requirements, including Health and Safety and medical device requirements.
• Ensure products deliver against key consumer needs and support the concept positioning and claims (including full utilisation of the available consumer testing resources throughout the product development process).
• Ensure all claims development work, benchmarking and claim support testing is technically robust and completed as per agreed timings.
• Support all wider R&D Health functional activities and requirements as agreed with R&D Formulation/Analytical Manager.

KEY CHALLENGES

• Working on a mixed portfolio of products comprising of both short and long term opportunities and covering a variety of different registration classifications (e.g. medical device, medicines, food supplements)
• Working in a fast-paced environment, on varied projects/technologies, often through third party suppliers, and with multiple internal stakeholders.
• Working effectively with the wider project team, key partners & stakeholders including third parties (where applicable), Supply, Procurement, Marketing, Regulatory, Medical and Clinical.
• Technical problem solving and troubleshooting when required, ensuring issues are addressed without delaying or hindering progression of projects.
• Managing the industrialisation/production start-up phase and smooth handover to Supply.

Requirements

• Strong technical development, problem solving and management skills with the ability to lead developments both internally and with third party organisations.
• The ability to drive the technical development and formulation related activities for NPD projects, supported by strong technical and problem-solving skills
• Good level of consumer awareness combined with strong technical skills in order to drive the ideation and subsequent development of superior, consumer preferred products. The individual will have direct responsibility for the progression of the formulation aspects of NPD initiatives through to their target launch dates, in line with agreed success criteria and business KPIs.
• The ability to work with external partners, with the support of the Senior Associate, to identify ideas, assess options, evaluate products and carry out due diligence for existing or externally developed opportunities to deliver the pipeline
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in order to effectively communicate R&D recommendations, gain buy-in for new product ideas/platforms and to manage external partners
• Good degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Relevant experience within Consumer Health environment with a proven track record of product development
• Formulation development knowledge and experience across a number of formats and the ability to apply that knowledge to new developments and technical challenges.
• Results oriented, entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with solid planning and organisational capabilities, a bias for action, and the capability to define, evaluate and take risks.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically, develop tactics and measurable implementation plans with ability to transform solid thinking into action.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to build strong networks both internally and externally.
• Strong intellectual curiosity with an appetite for exploring new and previously uncharted territories and an openness to change and ability to think out of the box.
• Proven ability to work under pressure without compromising on deliverables.
• Understanding of GMP, guidelines, regulatory environment and experience in writing Module 3.
• Experience of medical devices would be an advantage.
• An understanding of the following systems would be an advantage:

-Documentum

-Microsoft Project

-TDS

-Trackwise

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to chloe.anderson@srgtalent.com. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call 020 3910 9513.