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Senior Analytical Chemist – North East England

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Barney Smith at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Senior Analytical Chemist to join a pharmaceutical company  in North East England. This role will initially be a 6 month temporary contract with the potential to be extended or even made permanent. 

 

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate for this Senior Analytical Chemist will work to cGMP and will be responsible for developing new analytical methods where required for the analysis of raw materials, intermediates and final products. Alongside this you will perform routine testing of products using a range of analytical methods. In addition, you will carry out method validation activities.

 

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this Senior Analytical Chemist role will be qualified in a science related subject and/or have demonstrable working experience in an analytical laboratory.

 

How to apply:

Apply online now:Barney Smith - Manager at CK Science

For more information or to apply for this Senior Analytical Chemist role, please contact Barney Smith on 0191 384 8905 or email bsmith@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH24285 in all correspondence.

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Temporary Process Development Scientist Job in Merseyside, UK

Friday, May 11th, 2012

Hannah Milward at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Temporary Process Development Scientist to join a global manufacturer of pharmaceutical and veterinary products. This process development job is initially for a 6 month period and is based in the Merseyside area.

Process Development Scientist Job Description:

As Process Development Scientist, you will work within a small group of scientists on lab scale process optimisation activities for the downstream processing area in support of the biotechnology product pipeline. The role will be both office and lab based and will require the successful applicant to contribute to the success of the group through design, execution and analyses of experimental activities.

The key responsibilities of this Process Development Scientist position will include:

• Delivering key development goals through hands-on experimentation and demonstration at lab scale.

• Designing and analysing experimental regimes using sound statistical techniques.

• Regularly communicating plans and status to key stake-holders and working flexibly to overcome issues and barriers encountered.

• Delivering high quality technical reports to support proposed process improvements.

• Responsible for ensuring that safe systems of work are in place and adhered to for process development activities.

• Developing close alignment to supporting functions, including Manufacturing Operations, Project/Process Engineering and Quality Control Labs to ensure that process improvements can effectively be delivered at manufacturing scale.

As Process Development Scientist you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Ability to interact with scientists, technicians, engineering, analytical support and other operations support personnel.

• Experience in the operation of lab or pilot scale chromatography and tangential flow filtration equipment, specifically GE Akta systems and Sartorius or Millipore TFF packages.

• Possess a working knowledge of analytical techniques required for protein purity assessment, including HPLC and ELISA methods.

• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships at all levels in the organisation.

• Ability to operate in a cGMP environment and produce technical documentation to high standards.

• Degree or equivalent in scientific or engineering discipline, preferably with a biotechnology focus

• Experience in the use of statistical software to design experimental approaches and analyse the data generated

How to apply:

Hannah Milward at CK Science

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For more information regarding this Process Development Scientist position, please contact Hannah Milward at CK Science on 0114 2839956 or email hmilward@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH24233 in all correspondence.

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NIH collaborate with Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

NIH collaborate with Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Eli LillyFierce Biotech reported that The National Institutes of Health today unveiled a collaborative program that will match researchers with a selection of pharmaceutical industry compounds to help scientists explore new treatments for patients.

NIH’s new National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) has partnered initially with Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Eli Lilly. The drug companies will offer up their data and investigators will have a chance to explore new uses, with a set of deal templates in place to help speed the process on 20 programs.

The investigators will have access to failed drugs to see if they can be repurposed for new uses.

Rod MacKenzie, group senior vice president, head of Pfizer PharmaTherapeutics Research and Development said “Pfizer has a rich history of partnering with the academic and public sectors to discover and develop innovative medicines…We believe that participating in this unique program, and making well researched molecules available to NIH’s broad network of researchers, is another important step in advancing a vibrant biomedical ecosystem.”

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Business Manager – North East

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Barney Smith at CK Science is looking for a Business Manager to join a manufacturer of chemicals for use in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and medical industries at their site in the North East of the UK.

Responsibilities:

As a Business Manager you will manage the healthcare section of the company.  You will be responsible for:

  • Developing market strategy
  • Setting sales targets and goals
  • Sourcing and managing distributors and suppliers
  • Providing high levels of customer service
  • Responsible for growing the business and increasing turnover and profitability. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate for this Business Manager role must be qualified to degree level in a scientific based subject or possess equivalent experience and a proven track record in sales and manufacturing, ideally within pharmaceuticals, medical devices or cleanroom supplies. 

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this Business Manager role please contact Barney Smith on 0191 384 8905 or email bsmith@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH24239 in all correspondence.

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Nolato buys British pharmaceutical packaging company Cope Allman Jaycare

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

Plastics Today reported that Swedish injection molder Nolato has acquired Cope Allman Jaycare, a pharmaceutical packaging company based in the UK

Nolato have bought Cope Allman Jaycare for an initial SEK 179 million (USD $26 million) and a deferred consideration based on earnings up to and including the first quarter of 2014.

Cope Allman Jaycare has a history within pharmaceutical packaging dating back to 1958. The company has 270 employees at its plants in Portsmouth and Newcastle. They have annual sales of around SEK 270 million (USD $39 million), and its customers comprise of a number of international pharmaceutical companies.

Christer Wahlquist, president of Nolato Medical, in a press release said “Nolato already has a strong position in the Scandinavian pharmaceutical packaging market…….This acquisition gives us a local presence in the UK, which is an important part of the global pharmaceutical industry. It also opens doors with a large number of leading international pharmaceutical companies, which are existing customers of Cope Allman Jaycare.”

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Engineering Manager (Pharmaceutical) – Hertfordshire, UK

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

Reena Dhana at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Engineering Manager to join a Global Pharmaceutical Organisation at their site in Hertfordshire on a full time, permanent basis

Responsibilities:

As an Engineering Manager, the main purpose of your role will be:

  • Guiding projects for Capital Investment.
  • Accountable for end to end delivery of projects from initiation through to Closure.
  • Ensuring the projects are resourced according including looking at manage risks, schedules and approved budgets to ensure successful deliveries
  • Ensuring Good Engineering Practices (GEP) are used in the design, installation and commissioning of assets
  • Undertaking Change Management, Deviation Investigations, Corrective Action and Preventative Action (CAPA) activities and root cause analysis (RCA)

Qualifications and skills:

As an Engineering Manager, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

  • HND in an engineering discipline (or equivalent)
  • Extensive experience in the Project Management in GMP, ideally in manufacturing and/or packaging
  • Demonstrable experience in managing projects from small scale to multi million pounds
  • Previous experience with contract and budget development, cost control, negotiation and execution
  • Proven understanding and familiarity of FDA and MHRA guidance for solid dosage form facility design and operation, cGMP and H&S regulations

Benefits:

As an Engineering Manager, you will be joining a Global Pharmaceutical Organisation who in return is offering a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package.

How to apply:

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For more information or to apply for the role of Engineering Manager please contact Reena Dhana on 01438 723 500 or email rdhana@ckscience.co.uk.  Please quote reference ST24022 in all correspondence.

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Sales Manager (Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology) – UK & Europe

Monday, March 26th, 2012

Andrew Bolton at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Sales Manager to join a global provider in the supply of chemical products & contract research (CRO) services for customers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology & agrochemical industries.  This is a field based role based role covering the UK & Europe.

Responsibilities:

This Sales Manager role is a key position within the organisation, you will be responsible for:

  • Developing & building relationships with both new & existing customers within the UK & Europe;
  • Delivery of new sales through the development of new customers & market opportunities
  • Key account management to understand customer requirements, negotiation of terms & instigating proposals as well as completion of all sales reports & strategies.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this Sales Manager role, you will have a successful proven sales track record of products and/or services to the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and/or Agrochemical industries.

Location:

The successful candidate for this Sales Manager role should ideally be based in one of the following regions: Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.

How to apply:

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For more information or to apply for this Sales Manager role please contact Andrew Bolton on 01438 723 500 or email abolton@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference ST23867 in all correspondence.

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GSK to invest £500 million in the UK including a new facility in Cumbria

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

BBC News have reported that GlaxoSmithKline have released a press statement today confirming that it will invest more than £500m in the UK across its manufacturing sites to increase production of key aspects for its pharmaceutical products and vaccines.  This investment could create up to a 1000 new jobs.

GSK also announced a new manufacturing facility to be built in Ulverston in Cumbria. The biopharmaceutical facility will be its first new UK factory for 40 years.

Investment will also be made at the company’s two manufacturing sites in Scotland at Montrose and Irvine. 

These investments represent one of the largest commitments to the UK life-sciences sector in recent years.  They follow confirmation by the Government in the Budget yesterday that it will implement a ‘patent box’ to encourage investment in R&D and related manufacturing in the UK, by introducing a lower rate of corporation tax on profits generated from UK-owned intellectual property

Prime Minister David Cameron said: “This is excellent news, a major investment that will create many highly skilled jobs and provide a great boost to the economy….We have a world class life sciences industry, and I am determined not just to keep it here in the UK but significantly increase it too… Our innovative life sciences strategy and ground breaking patent box are already making a difference, helping to grow this important industry and ensure the great discoveries of the next decade happen here in British laboratories.

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Compounding Laboratory Manager – East Midlands

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

Naynesh Mistry at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Compounding Laboratory Manager to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing company at their facility in the East Midlands

The facility:

As a Compounding Laboratory Manager the successful candidate will lead the unlicensed medicines manufacturing department. The department is at a well established business unit with an excellent track record of quality and value for money, currently manufactures ‘special’ medicines for the NHS, private hospitals and community pharmacies throughout the UK. The department consists of approximately twenty people including two registered pharmacists, and is supported by a small team of releasing pharmacists. 

Responsibilities:

This Compounding Laboratory Manager role is a key position in the company and the person appointed will have the opportunity of growing the department to match the expectations of the customer base and placing this company in a position where they can effectively compete in a dynamic marketplace. In the first instance the Manager will report in to the Head of Non sterile production.

The role of Compounding Manager will include;

  • Planning and managing production schedules
  • Overseeing the formulation activity
  • Supervising the costing process
  • Managing the customer services function
  • Meeting with key customers in NHS hospitals
  • Analysing and reporting on profitability
  • Improving current manufacturing systems
  • Improving productivity
  • Implementing a programme of continuous improvement
  • Implementing appropriate staff training programmes
  • Appraising all staff in the department
  • Motivating the production team

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this Compounding Laboratory Manager role will have a degree in Pharmacy or equivalent, have line management experience and worked within a aseptic, sterile manufacturing environment.

How to apply:

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For more information or to apply for this Compounding Laboratory Manager role please contact Naynesh Mistry on 0114 283 9956 or email nmistry@ckscience.co.uk.  Please quote reference SH23945 in all correspondence.

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Meet Naynesh Mistry – Permanent Recruitment Consultant in the Midlands

Monday, March 5th, 2012

Naynesh Mistry has been with CK Science since August 2012 and is based in the Chesterfield office. He is responsible for permanent scientific recruitment in the following industries in the Midlands area:

  • Pharmaceutical
  • Biotechnology
  • Food
  • Life Sciences
  • Medical Devices

To find out more watch his short video below:

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You can contact Naynesh Mistry on 0114 283 9956 or email nmistry@ckscience.co.uk.

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