Smart4Sciences - Qualified Person
Smart4Sciences are currently recruiting a Qualified Person to join a Pharmaceutical Company in South Yorkshire. As a QP you will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating batch records and performing batch certification and release of sterile products in accordance with GMP and the Human Medicines Regulations. 
Key Responsibilities

Act as QP for all products manufactured and packaged at the site; in accordance with marketing authorisations  and manufacturing licences
Provide QA Support to manufacturing, packaging and supply chain
Assure product, process and facilities comply with national and international regulatory requirements
Provide support for customer visits and audits while also conducting external audits of suppliers, vendors and service providers

Key Requirements

You must be a Certified Qualified Person
Experience releasing pharmaceutical products in accordance with Annex 16 GMP regulations and 
Leadership/line management experience is preferred
Experience with Sterile Pharmaceutical products is preferred

This Qualified Person vacancy is an urgent requirement with interviews happening now - if you would be interested please apply today

Smart4Sciences are currently working with a Healthcare company in West Yorkshire to recruit a Senior QA Officer in a permanent position
As a Senior QA Officer you will be part of technical team responsible for the day to day QA activities within the company including complaints, deviations, change controls, CAPAs etc along with maintenance and ongoing improvement of the quality management system.
Key Responsibilities 

Ensuring compliance with the requirements of GMP/ISO 13485
Preparation and/or review of quality documentation
Performing internal and external audits.
Documentation and investigation of out of specification investigations (OOSs), deviations and change controls.
Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) planning, implementation, and monitoring.

Key Requirements

Prior experience in Pharmaceutical/Medical Device GMP is essential.
Prior experience in Pharmaceutical/Medical Device Quality Assurance is highly desired.

This Senior QA Officer position is an immediate need and is interviewing now so please apply today

Smart4Sciences - Quality Manager - Pharmaceuticals
Smart4Sciences are currently working with a Greater London based Pharmaceutical manufacturing company to recruit a Quality Manager on a permanent basis.
As a Quality Manager you will be part of the site leadership team and responsible for leading the direction of quality with a cleanroom manufacturing/production environment, ensuring GMP compliance and drive continuous quality improvement throughout the organisation. 
Key Requirements

Proven experience in a Pharmaceutical GMP QA Position including line management and/or supervisory experience
Extensive knowledge of GMP QA principals, methodologies and tools
Extensive experience with MHRA inspections and audits
A comprehensive understanding of EU regulatory guidelines and the product licensing processes
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide QA professionals
Prior experience in a Pharmaceutical CDMO would be strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities

Provide Quality leadership and direction to the Quality team, overseeing/managing all aspects of the quality function
Ensure continued compliance by assessing and developing regulations/regulatory position to develop and implement changes within the business
Act as a liaison between the company and regulators/customers for quality based queries

Interviews for this Quality Manager position are happening now so please apply today

Microbiologist
I am currently working with the worlds most automated wet wipe manufacturers based in their Flintshire site in North Wales. You will be working on some of the market leading products, gaining some great experience and will be provided with some good training programmes to allow continuous career development.
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Key responsibilities for the Microbiologist
 

Perform Microbiology testing on the manufacturing facilities to ensure production is complaint.
Provide training sessions for others on testing methods.
Complete final sign off for Microbiology studies/ validation.
Ensure document archiving is complaint and accessible.
Environmental monitoring, waste disposal, water systems and other related tasks.
Perform equipment calibration, troubleshooting and validation for the laboratory.
Support with internal audits when required, for both training purposes and external audits.

Requirements for the Microbiologist

Hold a Scientific Degree.
2 Years’ experience working within Microbiology.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits for the Microbiologist

Free on-site parking.
Fantastic career development opportunities.
Continuous company growth.
Social working hours- No weekends.
Early finish on a Friday.
 

To apply for the Microbiologist or here more information, please contact Liam Shannon at Smart4Sciences on 01925 909045.

Smart4Sciences are currently recruiting for a QC Analyst to join a Pharmaceutical company in the Bristol region
As a QC Analyst you will be responsible for testing finished products, raw materials and stability samples using a broad range of analytical techniques in a GMP accredited environment. 
Key Responsibilities

Routine testing of Raw Materials, Active Ingredients and Finished Products
Ensure all work is completed 'right first time' in accordance with GMP, GLP and other in-house procedures
Support analytical development and validation activities
Manage your own day-to-day work load, prioritising tasks accordingly to ensure testing is completed within agreed time frames.

Key Requirements

BSc or equivalent industry experience
Hands on experience with analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-vis
Prior experience working with Pharmaceutical GMP conditions is strongly preferred

This QC Analyst position is an urgent requirement so please apply now if you are interested

Packaging Technologist – Cosmetics/Beauty – CheshirePackaging Technologist role opportunity working for a global leader in cosmetics! This is a great opportunity to work for a market leader in cosmetics and personal care. As a Packaging Technologist, you will have further career progression opportunities as the business is recording year on year growth. You will be working with a dynamic company and trendsetter in the market who have created their own brand. The successful Packaging Technologist will have the chance to build technical knowledge and a diverse professional network.The role:You will be assisting the product development, technical analysis, verification, and quality aspects of custom an stock packaging.Working on a diverse range of products across the Beauty, Cosmetics & Personal Care category.Assisting compiling information to support in the checking of details about product quality, testing, processes, and compliance as required during the entire product lifecycle, from technical drawing and sampling through to factory production.Ideal requirements: 3 years plus experience of packaging specification and compliance setting In the Beauty / Personnel care industry.A good problem-solving mind set, being solutions driven and the ability to investigate problems to find the root cause.Knowledge of packaging materials, print processes, artwork, and origination.Knowledge of EPR Packaging Waste RegulationsAbility to analyse and generate data.Good understanding of testing standards and requirements related to the industry.If you are interested in this Cosmetics Packaging Technologist role please send me a word version of your CV!!

Product Specialist – Northamptonshire - HybridA long standing family, community led business are looking for Product Specialist to join their small dynamic team. The role offers great learning and development opportunities as well as career progression. As a Product Specialist you will have the chance to manage projects, bring your ideas to the table and have a real influence on the business. This Product Specialist role is deal for an enthusiastic, process driven person with solid portfolio/product management experience!Requirements;Degree educated in business, marketing, Life Sciences, or a relaavent field.3 plus years product management experience; (medical device, healthcare, or professional goods industries would be preferable)Process driven, analytical and previous pricing experienceEnthusiastic with great communication skills able to work between multiple teams in the business such as R&D, NPD, regs and Supply chainPast experience of keeping on top of market trends keeping product portfolios up to dateThe roleThe Product Specialist joining the team will be focusing on the development and commercialisation of medical grade infection control productsThe role oversee the entire product lifecycle, ensuring company products meet rigorous industry standards, address customer needs, and driving company growth.This will includeProduct lifecycle ManagementSales enablementResource and asset managementProduct launchPerformance analysisReportingMarketing / customer insightsIf you have experience as product specialist, product manager, NPD, project manager, portfolio manager please send me your CV!

Smart4Sciences are currently working with a Pharmaceutical CRO in the South West to recruit for a Formulation Scientist responsible for development of new Inhalation products and respiratory drugs
As a Formulation Scientist you will be working as part of a team tasked with delivering projects to design, develop and optimise a range of inhalation/respiratory formulations.
Key Responsibilities

Formulation of new and existing Inhalation products as per project requirements
Act as the primary technical contact for client communication
Execute projects to support formulation development activities, analysing and interpreting experimental data to optimise formulation plans

Key Requirements

PhD or equivalent industry experience is essential
Significant experience in Pharmaceutical Formulation Development (ideally Inhalation/respiratory products)
Experience in the development of Biologics products is desirable

Interviews for this Formulation Scientist position are imminent so please apply today if interested.

Regulatory Technologist - Cosmetics - Cheshire
Would you like to work as a Regulatory Technologist for a global leader in cosmetics? This is a great opportunity to work for a market leader in cosmetics and personal care. As a Regulatory Technologist, you will have further career progression opportunities as the business is recording year on year growth. You will be working with a dynamic company and trendsetter in the market who have created their own brand. The successful Regulatory Technologist will have the chance to build technical knowledge and a diverse professional network.
The role:

The regulatory team focuses on ethical consumer trends.
Raw materials are reviewed for cruelty free compliance, plastic-free vegan suitability and sustainability  
Ensuring that processes are followed with documentary evidence supporting the marketing of cosmetics for global markets
Working closely with the NPD and Lab teams
Communicating with testing houses, raw material suppliers and regulatory bodies.

Ideal requirements: 

Previous cosmetics or relevant regulatory experience
Computer literate, knowledge of the MS Office suite.
Ability to work independently and as part team in a fast-paced environment
Ideal candidates would come from a BSc/MSc Cosmetic Science or a Chemistry background

If you are interested in this Cosmetics Regulatory Technologist role please send me a word version of your CV!!

Technical Manager – Household goods – ManchesterI am looking for a Technical Manager to join a well-established SME manufacturer of household cleaning products and consumer goods. The successful Technical Manager will be responsible for new product development and regulatory compliance. As a Technical Manager you will have a chance to make a real difference operating in a small teamDaily duties will include:

Leadership and management of the company R&D programs
Working on new and existing formulations
Keeping up to date with the latest trends and innovations
Being responsible for the legal compliance of all products and product labelling
Overseeing QC of lab and production batches
Assisting production teams with any issues in batch manufacture
Management of all chemical raw materials used on site
Assisting the sales team by providing customer support with technical enquiries

Ideal requirements:

A scientific related degree (preferably chemistry)
Previous experience in a Technical Manager/NPD/ Compliance role within the chemical industry
Formulation development experience
Knowledge of regulatory compliance
Have a basic understanding of UK & EU chemical regulations
Experience of COSHH and compilation of COSHH assessments

If you are interested in this Technical Manager please send me a word version of your CV and your availability for a call !!