Job summary
Do you enjoy working at the front end of a business, driving business growth and real change? Working with the Product Development team at Torbay Pharmaceuticals could be for you!
A fantastic opportunity has arisen withTorbay Pharmaceuticals (TP)for a new Product Development Specialist within theProduct Development Team,who are made up of highly driven individuals working together to achieve the overall business goals.
At TP we offer flexible working and this role has the potential to be 90% working from home where we'd only need you to come to the office at agreed times.
Particularly motivated to improve the status quo, the Product Development Team are often implementing changes to better support our team, the wider team and the overall business goals.We are also instrumental in client relationship management within TP and champion the client's voice within our internal discussions.
You do not need to have had previous experience working in this role but you will need to have worked in a science based role or pharmaceutical manufacturing, within a GMP environment.
A small but mighty team working within the overall TP team, Product Development people know that teamwork across the business is key. We are highly motivated to deliver projects but know that this requires interactions from people from across all the different teams in TP so it is our job to make sure everyone knows what they need to do so that we can all achieve.
Main duties of the job
The Product Development Specialists are responsible for the day to day running of new product development initiatives. Providing leadership to the project team members, they are both responsible for leading the more technical aspects of product development e.g. formulation development and specification setting and the project and client management to ensure on time delivery in alignment with client expectations.
The Product Development (PD) Team within TP works at the front end of the business to introduce new pharmaceutical products. Within the current 5 year strategy, this team will be responsible for the delivery of substantial additional revenue.
To deliver on this strategy a significant number of new products must be introduced into the business.
About us
Torbay Pharmaceuticals - Built by the NHS, Supplying the World
At Torbay Pharmaceuticals you'll work for a truly unique organisation and alongside the most committed people in the business. We have ambitious plans to grow our business over the next few years and we know that we can't do that without everyone playing their part. That's why we believe in the One TP way of working.
Shared responsibility for getting a job done is core to our values and is underpinned by a We can if... attitude. If one team needs help to meet a goal, then the rest of us pitch in to help. It's just what we do and we only want to work with others who would do that too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details can be found on the attached Job Description. In your application please refer to the person specification/role requirements in your supporting information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details can be found on the attached Job Description. In your application please refer to the person specification/role requirements in your supporting information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent scientific experience
- Extensive experience working within the pharmaceutical sector in a technical and scientific capacity
- Qualification in Pharmaceutical Project Management or equivalent experience
- Proven track record of successful project implementation
Desirable
- Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent scientific experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge and understanding of the implications of validation on all processes involved in Product Development.
- Good knowledge and understanding of product transfer and batch scale up.
- Good knowledge and understanding of Analytical Chemistry and Microbiology in a Pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratory
- Knowledge and understanding of the licensing routes for products and the type of development required for MHRA approval.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working within the Pharmaceutical Industry.
- Experience of laboratory and/or clean room environments
- Proven track record of successful project implementation.
Desirable
- Previous experience of liquid pharmaceutical product development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent scientific experience
- Extensive experience working within the pharmaceutical sector in a technical and scientific capacity
- Qualification in Pharmaceutical Project Management or equivalent experience
- Proven track record of successful project implementation
Desirable
- Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent scientific experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge and understanding of the implications of validation on all processes involved in Product Development.
- Good knowledge and understanding of product transfer and batch scale up.
- Good knowledge and understanding of Analytical Chemistry and Microbiology in a Pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratory
- Knowledge and understanding of the licensing routes for products and the type of development required for MHRA approval.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working within the Pharmaceutical Industry.
- Experience of laboratory and/or clean room environments
- Proven track record of successful project implementation.
Desirable
- Previous experience of liquid pharmaceutical product development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
