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.

Principal Formulation Chemist

Principal Formulation Chemists lead the design and development of pharmaceutical formulations that optimize the delivery, stability, and bioavailability of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). They oversee pre-formulation studies, develop new drug delivery systems, and guide products through scale-up and tech transfer.

Key responsibilities:

  • Designing dosage forms – Including tablets, capsules, suspensions, injectables, or inhalables tailored to the physicochemical properties of the API.

  • Conducting compatibility and stability studies – Using analytical methods like HPLC, DSC, and particle sizing to evaluate formulation performance over time.

  • Guiding scale-up and GMP manufacturing – Working with process engineers and quality teams to ensure reproducibility and regulatory readiness.

  • Leading formulation strategy – Including QbD approaches, DoE experimental planning, and documentation for regulatory submissions (e.g. IND, NDA, MA).

  • Mentoring formulation scientists – Providing scientific and strategic leadership to support R&D milestones and client projects.

This role typically requires experience with excipients, granulation, lyophilization, and other pharmaceutical manufacturing techniques, along with strong knowledge of ICH, FDA, and EMA expectations.​

Welwyn Garden City

Welwyn Garden City is a town in Hertfordshire in the East of England region.  It is located approximately 25 miles north of central London.   Other towns and cities nearby include Luton which is 15 miles away, Watford 22 miles away, Hemel Hempstead 15 miles and Stevenage 10 miles.  Welwyn Garden City was the second garden city in England and one of the first new towns.  Welwyn Garden City's proximity to London and excellent transport links make it a convenient commuter town.  Direct trains run to both Kings Cross and Moorgate stations in London as well as Cambridge and Peterborough.  

Owned by the University of Hertfordshire,  BioPark is a research and development facility providing specialist laboratories and conference facilities for bioscience, health technology, biopharmaceutical, contract research, medical technology and other biomedical businesses.  The Tesco HQ is located in Welwyn Garden City.

Famous people from Welwyn Garden City:   Nick Faldo, Golfer and Alesha Dixon, singer