Job Overview
Development of veterinary pharmaceutical dosage forms. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of a pharmaceutical product from target product profile, to prototype manufacture and supporting technology transfer to manufacturing suites. The holder of the role will employ quality by design principles whilst adhering to the quality standards outlined in VICH Guidelines and the relevant requirements set by regulatory bodies globally.
Main Activities/Tasks

• Development and optimisation of Pharmaceutical dosage forms for veterinary use to include, but not limited to, oral tablets, suspensions and solutions, sterile injectable suspensions and solutions, topical suspensions and solutions, and intra-mammary preparations.
• Identification and evaluation of Product Critical Quality Attributes through risk assessment
• Manufacturing Process Development and Optimisation including identification and evaluation of Critical Process Parameters
• Assessment of Critical Material Attributes of API/excipients
• Support Scale up and Tech Transfer of NPD projects into Operations
• Perform laboratory based manufacture and analysis to drive formulation/product development
• Preparation and support of submission documents and regulatory response in consideration of (V) ICH guidelines, Ph. Eur., BP, USP monographs and appropriate guidance documents such as CDER
• Evaluation and justification of product in-process controls and specifications including compilation of a control strategy
• Lead preparation of Pharmaceutical Development reports in support of Regulatory submissions
• Maintenance of accurate records, preparation of protocols and reports for both group and R&D management
• Preparation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensuring SOPs and Formulation Records are being adhered to at all times
• Training and mentoring of laboratory staff in SOP’s, manufacturing processes and operation techniques
• Liaise with staff across R&D and partner groups in Operations and QC to effectively progress new product development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Other duties as requested by management

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a chemistry or pharmacy related discipline
• At least 3 years’ experience, post undergraduate qualification, in industry or academia related to formulation and product development
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite in particular ability to trend data using an appropriate statistical package e.g. Minitab, Excel
• Enthusiastic and hard-working individual, highly motivated to achieve technical targets with ability to multitask
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication skills with a demonstrable record of working as a team and cross-functionally
• Experience of physical test analysis

Desirable Criteria:

• Masters or Ph D in pharmaceutical sciences
• Working knowledge of GMP and (V)ICH requirements
• Experience in new product introduction
• Experience of supporting ANDA regulatory submission
• Experience of Quality by Design

Duration: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Newry
Additional Information:
Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered. We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newry BT35 6QQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person