Analytical Scientist - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Fitabeo Therapeutics is a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and commercialises innovative medicines focusing on indications where existing treatments are inadequate for the target population to provide better health outcomes. It deploys innovative technologies to develop medicines that are expected to enable decentralised patient care and provide significant healthcare savings. Our company culture is a progressive one based on respect for diverse opinions. Our values include Enablement, Autonomy, Superpower, Experiment and Audacity. We look up to each of our employees to embody our values and play a prominent role in building the culture. PURPOSE STATEMENT At Fitabeo Therapeutics, we challenge the status quo in terms of pharmaceuticals, as healthcare costs across the world are expected to grow exponentially due to the growing elderly population and a growing number of invasive treatments. We are driven by the fact that healthcare is delivered more efficiently and at reasonable costs if the medicines are administered through non-invasive routes, resulting in decentralised healthcare and providing patients with autonomy. OUR VALUES Autonomy: Each one of us within the organisation has freedom/flexibility; we strive toward enhancing patients' autonomy in administering their medication Enablement: We prioritise enabling others within the organisation and also contribute towards enabling patient autonomy and healthcare savings. Superpower: We all believe that we have superpowers to bring innovative medicines that will create a lasting impact and enhance patients' quality of life. Experiment: We feel comfortable challenging each other in a friendly and motivating work environment. Audacity: We think and act boldly and believe in our purpose. Sure, people have failed to fit a square peg in a round hole, but we will still try it. Apply directly at careers@fitabeo.com JOB SPECIFICATION

ANALYTICAL SCIENTIST Reporting to:                          Development Director Responsible for:                     Analytical method development, validation, testing etc Working closely with:            Development team Location:                                Glasgow Term:                                      12-month fixed-term contract

Responsibilities ·       Development and validation of different pharmaceutical samples using a variety of spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques such as HPLC, GC, LCMS, and MS/MS ·       Involvement in the pre-formulation analysis including solubility, compatibility, dissolution, in vitro studies, and stability studies (iterative as well as ICH conditions) ·       Take the lead on various analytical projects and be a part of overall project planning and technical oversight of analytical work, whilst conducting complex analysis and troubleshooting. ·       Writing method development reports and technical reports/summaries independently, including but not limited to: o  Generating accurate, reliable data by following established procedures and practices for method development; recording, tabulating, summarising and reporting results including statistical analysis o  Interpreting and displaying data clearly and concisely, thoroughly and accurately documenting all analytical development work ·       Responsible for raw materials and standards selection ·       Support team/technicians in the design and execution of various product development activities ·       Support in expanding formulation R&D, and analytical capabilities ·       Develop SOPs and technical documents to support IQ/OQ/PQ of equipment ·       Providing technical support for the filing of NDA ·       Interfacing with collaborators and key partners, including but not limited to R&D, CMC, and Regulatory Affairs experts Requirements Essential: ·       Minimum education: M Sc/M.Pharm in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Analysis and PhD in Pharmaceutical Analysis or related fields ·       3-5 years of industrial experience in pharmaceutical product testing and stability studies under GMP ·       Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time ·       Ability to interact effectively with peers and work in a fast-paced environment ·       Right to work in the UK Desirable: ·       Working experience in the development of analytical methods for biologicals including proteins and peptides ·       GLP and GMP compliance ·       Knowledge of marketing authorisation applications to MHRA and/or FDA