Formulation Pharmacist

The Role: The Formulation Pharmacist will be responsible for the management and development of formulations used at Target Healthcare Luton specials manufacturing facility. Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new product formulations using existing pharmaceutical and technical knowledge, in addition to available resources.
• Conduct literature searches for formulation rationale during product development.
• Manage customer product enquiries, ensuring prompt response and relay of accurate information to the customer service department.
• Manage formulation related aspects of the QMS.
• Manage formulation standard operating procedures ensuring these are reviewed regularly and practical for use.
• Ensure that information provided in relation to products are formulation based and not clinical. All non-formulation based information must be referred to other healthcare professional i.e. GP or pharmacist placing the order.
• Liaise with the Quality Assurance department to perform formulation-related deviation investigations, customer complaints, change controls and implementation of CAPAs.

Skills and Attributes Required:

• Masters in Pharmacy.
• UK registered pharmacist preferred but not essential.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• GMP knowledge and experience preferred.
• Strong literacy, written and numerical skills essential.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to work independently using own initiative and collaberatively as part of a team.
• Good planning and organization skills.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Ability to cope with pressure.
• Ability to cope with change.