Aptar Italia S.P.A.

Job Opportunity - Specialist, Formulation Nanopharm, an Aptar Pharma Company, is a world leading specialist contract research and development organization offering product development services for orally inhaled and nasal drug products (OINDPs). Nanopharm operates a fee-for-service model, helping its clients navigate the scientific, technical and regulatory challenges in developing nasal and respiratory drug products from discovery through to clinical investigations ('IND'). Its service offerings provide the most efficient path to success for its clients by providing an integrated product development service covering: Advanced materials characterization Analytical method development Formulation development and testing Inhaled biopharmaceutics These early phase services aid successful product development by understanding how material properties and processing conditions influence product functionality and therefore reduce risks and expedite drug development timelines. Nanopharm's proprietary technology and analytical platforms for advanced materials characterization, formulation & device development and in-silico modelling of in vivo behaviour, have provided Nanopharm a technical competitive edge, helping it become an international market leader. For more information visit: You should work here because we: Attract and develop high performing people. Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment. Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities. Contribute to the communities where we reside. What's new with Aptar Nanopharm is a prominent player in the Inhalation industry, with our laboratory service provision in Wales, United Kingdom. We specialise in the development and testing of inhalable and nasal pharmaceutical products, collaborating closely with pharmaceutical companies to ensure product safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance. We have an exciting positionopen at Nanopharm, which is an Aptar Pharma Company: Specialist, Formulation reporting into Manager, Technical Specialists. These positions will be based in Cwmbran and will involve conducting pharmaceutical product analysis for our customers to a high degree of precision and efficiency. Job descriptions cover approximately 85% of a role and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties. You are expected to carry out other activities that are within reasonable scope of the role. Role Overview General To operate as a Scientific and Technical Expert in your specific speciality. This speciality will be in focused and dedicated field recognised in the industry To support the Pharmaceutical Development Units (PDUs) in Nanopharm in the capacity of using your specialism, to allow delivery of the revenue-generating portfolio of work for our customers, internally and externally, efficiently, and effectively. This may include: Provides technical experience and support to development teams. Expected to be a hands on role where scientist provides practical application of specialist skill e.g. use of specialised instruments Senior user and responsible person for specialist equipment and laboratory areas, in conjunction with the Operations team Learning, teaching, and training of Nanopharm team members. Reviewing reports for technical and scientific accuracy with regards to data analysis or conclusions (but not as a routine reviewer). Involved in customer/stakeholder/sponsor discussions and presentations to ensure the most significant capabilities are made available to these interfaces. The resolution of technical challenges faced by the scientific teams. To support our customers, academic/regulatory agency collaborations with product development programs leveraging the full range of tools and resources. This may include: Participating in calls, workshops, problem solving, technical discussions and project review processes/meetings as required, to leverage your experience and technical capabilities. Lead dynamic metric-based teams to solve critical problems, move technology/capability forward or as part of internal programs. Develop the relevant SOPs, tools, processes, and associated methodologies (if required) for the use by the Pharmaceutical Development Units (PDUs), for use in revenue and internal projects. To support novel research and development in the field of aerosol-based delivery technologies and associated disease state treatments, including the development of new inventions and intellectual property primarily in the fields of formulation of aerosol based pharmaceutical technologies. Support the monitoring of the critical equipment within your specialist area for effectiveness and operability/efficiency. Support the comprehensive Preventative maintenance and Reactive Maintenance as required. To enhance the capabilities and reputation of Nanopharm continuously. Present at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals. Act as a role model for the organisation as a scientific leader in the organisation. Act as the technical exert the specialist field, supporting customers, Nanopharm team members, academic/industrial partners, regulatory agencies, Aptar Senior Management, Aptar R&D and Aptar Business Development in this area. Assess the applicability and limitations of new technologies within specialist field and make recommendations for use in Nanopharm Identifies potential efficiency gains in core area of expertise that facilitate project and product delivery. Build and maintain awareness of external experts and relevant technology suppliers in specialist field Responsible for the management and leadership of specialist area methods, processes and associated tools/techniques People To inspire all departmental team members by personal example and good work ethic, ensuring alignment to the work being conducted to the values, vision and core strategy. Provide training to scientific staff to give confidence to personnel in their ability to conduct laboratory tasks related to their specialism. Clearly communicate and update senior members of the Nanopharm team (Senior Specialists, Associate Managers, heads of department, etc.) on the status of ongoing tasks throughout the day and raise errors or issues promptly. Participate in the recruitment process of new team members (if required). Accountable for identifying any training needs for PDUs and notifying Heads of Department to ensure robust training plans are put in place. Ensuring absences are logged and tracked in the system and diligently approved in a reasonable amount of time. Creating a work environment that ensures good retention of staff, with low levels of turnover, within areas the areas you work in. Science & Research To actively support internal research programs and ensure timely delivery of these projects as all others in the portfolio. Ensure you remain up to date with current trends and changes within the specialist field Encourage and support the application of rigorous scientific approaches and the use of peer reviewed journal material in customer-oriented documentation (e.g. reports) Actively build and improve our IP portfolio with technology, know-how and filing patents as required. Participate in scientific discussions and industry/advocacy groups, professional organisations and Scientific Roundtables involving Nanopharm/Aptar team and third parties (e.g. clients/other Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations/Universities) Prepare and distribute internally (Nanopharm and Aptar Pharma) key findings from scientific conferences and webinars. operations Technical support to Nanopharm Pharmaceutical Development Units (PDUs) within the realm of your speciality Support data interpretation, problem solving activities and guidance to Nanopharm Pharmaceutical Development Units To identify new areas of technical, process, equipment, and capability development for Nanopharm teams within your specialisation. Lead selected improvement deployment at Nanopharm into a commercially viable offering/services. Provide training and knowledge sessions to Nanopharm teams. Conduct internal training for Aptar R&D and Business Development personnel. Identify, suggest and support CapEx purchases for subsequent years/periods with a view to ensuring we maintain our current business levels or growth. Contribute to the assessment of additional training requirements for analytical staff related to separation sciences. Take ownership for own training and development, highlighting to management where you feel further training is required. Basics Always promote Nanopharm & Aptar's best interests by the positive and effective way you perform your duties modelling our Core Values and Rules of Leadership. Always comply and proactively engage with Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability policies, procedures and instructions to ensure the safety of you and your colleagues. Always comply and proactively engage with Quality policies, procedures and instructions to ensure we deliver quality work, data and reports. . click apply for full job details