Formulation Group Lead

We are supporting a global scientific services organisation delivering formulation and pharmaceutical development expertise into regulated life-science environments. As part of their continued growth, we’re searching for a Formulation Group Lead Scientist to oversee and guide formulation scientists to deliver high-quality development projects, while acting as the technical lead for client work. Key Responsibilities include: * Lead, mentor and develop a team of formulation scientists * Act as technical lead and client contact for formulation projects * Deliver hands-on formulation and pre-formulation laboratory work * Support dosage form development, scale-up and characterisation activities * Ensure quality, safety, documentation and regulatory compliance * Interpret data, contribute to reports and support continuous improvement To be considered for this position: * Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Materials Science or similar * Experience leading or mentoring scientific teams * Strong background in formulation development and material characterisation (e.g., Particle size, PXRD, DSC, TGA). * Knowledge of dosage form development and laboratory-scale manufacturing * Experience using DoE/statistical tools to inform development work * Confident communicator with strong organisational skills This is a senior, hands-on leadership role balancing technical expertise with people leadership and client engagement. If you are a technically strong formulation leader looking for your next step, please apply with your CV for a confidential discussion. Keyword: Formulation Group Lead, Lead Formulation Scientist, Pharmaceutical Development, Dosage Forms, Material Science, Pre-formulation, Drug Product Development, Scale-Up, DoE, Scientific Leadership, Team Management, Laboratory Development, XRD, DSC, TGA, PXRD, Particle size, Kent, VRS9343PC