Undergraduate Industrial Placement Formulation and Process Scientist (12 months fixed term)
Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.
We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.
This posting supports ongoing hiring needs and may be used to consider candidates for upcoming opportunities.
Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.
For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.
The Role & What You Will Be Doing
Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and the Undergraduate Industrial Placement Formulation and Process Scientist (12 months fixed term) role will make an impact through the following responsibilities:
Operates laboratory scale equipment to execute experiments for formulation and process development of inhaled drug products, ensuring they meet technical milestones as discussed with their supervisor.
Analyses test data in the context of manufacturing parameters to understand the impact of formulation and processing on product Quality Attributes
Communicates effectively to their supervisor and the wider development team, presenting experimental plans and associated data at project team meetings.
Contributes to authorship of high-quality technical reports on product development activities.
Adherence to all applicable policies and procedures, including those relating to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Quality and Compliance, consistent with the role.
Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the grade of the role.
For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills, and experiences:
A-level or equivalent qualifications in science subjects
Working towards a relevant MSc or BSc degree (e.g., Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related disciplines)
An understanding of formulation relating to drug product development.
Desire to undertake hands-on laboratory work.
Able to work autonomously to deliver individual tasks; able to organise tasks allocated by supervisor and plan own work to consistently achieve output of high-quality results in a timely manner.
Proven competence in standard IT systems e.g., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Browsers.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits at Viatris
At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. Some of our benefits include the following on top of a competitive salary:
Top Employer Accreditation, demonstrating that we provide excellent people policies and practices
Competitive compensation package
Focus on career progression with growth and development opportunities
Emphasis on Health & Wellness programs
100% paid medical insurance and Employee Assistance Program
Life cover
Excellent employer-matched pension scheme with Viatris contributing up to 11%
2 paid volunteer days per year
At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris
At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion
Sustainability at Viatris
Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility
At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.