Development Engineer - Chemist
New Today
IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease.
Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry's most successful drug developers.
Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.
At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset.
By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen.
We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients' lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits.
As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.The primary purpose of this role is to serve as a recognized technical leader in formulation development, leveraging extensive experience and expert knowledge to drive innovation and contribute to the company's scientific strategy.
The incumbent is expected to advocate for process, platform, and technology improvements, and apply advanced knowledge of scientific principles and the drug development process to solve extremely complex problems.
This position will be responsible for conducting and designing experimental investigations to support a low & high dose parenteral bio-pharmaceutical in the development and management of integrated formulation strategies supporting Immunocore's bio-pharmaceutical platforms.
The formulation role will be a hands on role, primarily focussed on lab work designing and performing experimental work.Support and respond to main stake holders for example Clinical and Regulatory teams in the delivery of the clinical strategies.
To work in close collaboration with the Head of Formulation, CMC teams and related functions to input into the formulation related sections for regulatory filings, development reports and other development related documents.
They will create a safe environment for learning from mistakes, establish clear career paths, and hold career development conversations.
Maintaining and increasing technical knowledge in relevant fields through self-study, observation, attending relevant conferences and training courses.
* Maintaining accurate records of all work by completing laboratory notebooks on time, following Company procedures
* Ensuring that laboratory equipment is operated in accordance with safety and risk guidelines; Operating in accordance with the Company's Health and Safety policies, especially within a laboratory environment.Experiments: independently testing and, increasingly, leading lines of investigation.
Proposing new experiments based on emerging data and other related information.
Specifically:o Develop drug delivery approaches for the biologics portfolioo Bring in new technologies exploring new administration approacheso To conduct and design experiments to establish formulations for TCR platform API and IMP o Lead and direct pre-formulation, cycle 1,2 and 3 activitieso Conduct drug presentation studies to evaluate alternative drug administration routes ie sub-cuto Represent formulation in CMC teamso Investigate compatibility of drug product through delivery devices for patient administration o Investigations in novel drug delivery formatso Perform testing and develop test methods to support stability and formulation studies.o Writing of SOPs.o Contributing to regulatory documentationo Participation in laboratory maintenance.o Identify new external scientific technology and collaborations.o Introduce new science into the group.Priorities: establishing priorities for own work and team-based projects; making decisions on prioritisation based on the overall goals of the team, department and project, using direct evidence and personal experience as guidance.
* May also act as a mentor or manager to other colleagues, especially new hires, sharing scientific and company knowledge.
Increasingly providing analysis of new techniques and theories from outside the Company to advance the way the company works; Laboratory records: ensuring that all records and information are up to date, on time and recorded to the correct standard.
Laboratory equipment: providing technical guidance to others within the team on how to use equipment most effectively; Health & Safety: championing and helping others to understand H&S within the company, providing ad-hoc training as required.
* Reporting: communicating and presenting research findings at meetings with colleagues, senior management and partners.analytical development or protein characterisation, with proven industry experience and exposure to formulation strategies.
* Strong expertise in electrophoretic or chromatographic assays and general biochemical lab techniques. Experience of process development for production of biologics and conjugation of biomolecules
* Experience with lyophilisation development of Biotherapeutics
* proactive in ensuring high quality of their work and seeking additional responsibilities to help meeting the goals of the team
* Presented detailed scientific findings and papers to internal and external audiencesEssential Qualifications:
* Essential: PhD In bio-manufacturing, protein engineering, biochemistry, molecular biology or related discipline
* Industrial company experience delivering formulations through drug development phases
* Normally requires a PhD in a scientific discipline and a minimum of 8+ years related experience;
- Location:
- Oxford, Oxfordshire
- Job Type:
- FullTime
