Research Scientist

About the jobDrug Delivery ScientistIndustry: BiotechnologySalary: Up to £100k

Location: LondonPlease note: A succesful applicant will need to comfortable being on-site 5 days a week.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Drug Delivery Scientist to join an innovative biotechnology business developing advanced technologies to improve the delivery and effectiveness of novel therapeutics.This is a fantastic opportunity for a scientist with a strong background in formulation development and drug delivery to contribute to the development of next-generation therapeutic technologies.

Working within a multidisciplinary research environment, you will be responsible for developing and optimising delivery formulations, evaluating their performance through laboratory-based studies, and helping advance promising technologies towards future therapeutic applications.The role offers the opportunity to work across formulation science, experimental development and translational research, contributing to the progression of new technologies from early-stage development towards practical application.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and optimise advanced formulations for therapeutic delivery applicationsDesign and conduct experiments to assess formulation performance, stability and key physicochemical propertiesCharacterise formulations using appropriate analytical techniques and interpret experimental results to guide further developmentEvaluate delivery performance through in vitro studies, working with relevant biological modelsCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess the effectiveness of delivery systems and identify opportunities for improvementDesign and execute formulation optimisation studies, using experimental data to inform development decisionsPrepare and evaluate formulations for progression into subsequent stages of research and developmentContribute to the development of reproducible formulation processes and support efforts to improve scalabilityWork with external partners and internal stakeholders to support the progression of technologies towards manufacturingMaintain clear experimental records, communicate findings and contribute to technical decision-making across the wider research teamSkills & Experience Required:PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Drug Delivery, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a closely related scientific disciplineAt least 3–5 years of relevant hands-on experience in formulation development or drug delivery researchStrong practical experience developing, optimising and characterising complex therapeutic formulationsExperience using analytical techniques to assess formulation properties and inform experimental developmentPractical experience evaluating formulation performance using in vitro biological modelsDemonstrable ability to design experiments, analyse data and troubleshoot technical challengesUnderstanding of the relationship between formulation characteristics, delivery performance and therapeutic outcomesExperience developing robust and reproducible laboratory processes, with an appreciation of scale-up considerationsStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a research-focused environmentExcellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with scientists from different disciplinesDesirable Experience:Experience working with advanced drug delivery platforms or nucleic acid therapeuticsFamiliarity with formulation process development and scale-upExperience collaborating with external research or manufacturing partnersUnderstanding of technology transfer and the considerations involved in moving processes beyond laboratory developmentAwareness of quality and regulatory considerations relevant to therapeutic developmentIf you are an experienced scientist with a background in drug delivery and formulation development, and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative therapeutic technologies, apply with a copy of your CV.