Welcome to Next Phase Recruitment! Please see below our current jobs that match your search criteria. For a broader job search please visit the home page or call us on 01403 216216 to discuss career options in other areas of Life Science and Technology.

Welcome to Next Phase Recruitment! Please use the above link to see our current jobs that match your search criteria. For a broader job search please visit the home page or call us on 01403 216216 to discuss career options in other areas of Life Science and Technology.

Head of Pharmaceutical Development – Formulations

Heads of Pharmaceutical Development direct all activities related to formulation, process development, and scale-up of pharmaceutical products. They ensure smooth transition from early-stage R&D through to clinical and commercial readiness.

Responsibilities include:

  • Leading formulation strategy – Supporting NCEs, generics, or biologics with optimal delivery and stability.

  • Managing cross-functional development teams – Aligning scientists, analytical chemists, and manufacturing.

  • Ensuring GMP and regulatory readiness – Overseeing documentation, validation, and submission support.

  • Driving innovation and technology transfer – Evaluating new technologies or platforms for improved efficiency and performance.

  • Budgeting and resource planning – Leading departmental growth, infrastructure investment, and team development.

This senior leadership role suits experts in formulation science with strategic vision and regulatory acumen.​

Surrey

Surrey is a large county in South East England to the south of London.  Surrey’s location and excellent transport links make it prime commuter area.  However, towns in Surrey including Guildford, Surbiton, Redhill, Weybridge, Redhill and Farnham are also home to many companies offering more local employment opportunities.  Surrey is home to the headquarters of many global companies in information technology, telecommunications, biotechnology/Life Sciences and advanced engineering.    In addition to being a powerhouse of the British economy, Surrey is also has numerous places of interest to visit, from historically important sites such as Runnymede where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215 and numerous National Trust properties to Thorpe Park family theme park and beautiful, unspoilt countryside including Box Hill, the Devil’s Punchbowl and the Surrey Hills landscape of ancient woodland, chalk Downland and heathland.

Famous people born in Surrey:  Eric Clapton, musician and Tracey Emin, artist