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Formulation Associate
On-site in Kingston upon Hull·Added 11 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Kingston upon Hull
- Experience
- 5+ years
Skills
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.
The role
As a Formulation Associate within the Pain R&D you will be responsible for the end to end deliver of NPDs for the Pain Category, delivering the innovation in line with the Brand Strategy.
Reporting into the Senior Associate, as an R&D Formulation Associate working collaboratively with cross-functional experts across teams, you will be responsible for carry out due diligence on 3rd parties and delivery of number of products to ensure we keep competitive.
What you'll do
- Technically Lead allocated projects within the of the category innovation pipeline, working in close partnership with R&D capability teams, ensuring the projects deliver to agreed milestones with a clear understanding of assessing technical risk throughout the development route.
- Drive the formulation feasibility stage of product development cycle for all agreed projects through to factory scale up working with the R&D matrix organisation.
- Work diligently with 3rd parties EMOs on external development opportunities and in-licensing showcasing best practise needs and collaboration.
- Respond effectively and efficiently to changes in project priorities and needs whilst communicating clearly risks and project impacts to stakeholders.
We are Reckitt
Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.
Research & Development
In Research and Development, we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical and Regulatory professionals - all working to create a cleaner, healthier world. With nine Centres of Excellence, we continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flare and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance.
We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are to the highest quality.
The size of our organisation means you'll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams and environments. You will also have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.
The experience we're looking for
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Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, with a strong focus on OTC products.
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Hands-on experience in developing and optimizing formulations such as solutions, suspensions, tablets, and granules, with granules considered a strong advantage.
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University degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Pharmacy, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field).
The skills for success
- Competency in project management and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- A record of effective problem-solving, demonstrating independence and initiative-taking.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for leading, inspiring, and collaborating with a team.
- A results-focused approach, ready to evaluate and embrace calculated risks for innovation.
Hiring process
Application
Recruiter conversation
With a recruiter · Phone call · 30 min
An informal call to talk through your background, achievements and motivations, plus practical details like salary expectations, notice period and availability.
Hiring Manager interview
With Hiring Manager and wider team
A skills-based interview with the hiring manager and wider team, focusing on your experience, strengths and how you approach real situations; using the STAR method is recommended.
Second interview (selected roles)
With stakeholders · Not every role
For some roles, a second interview such as meeting stakeholders or completing a presentation or case discussion.
- Typical time from application to onboarding is up to 40 days, though timelines vary by role, location and interview scheduling.
- AI may be used to research Reckitt or prepare, but application materials and interview answers should reflect the candidate; Reckitt does not use AI in candidate decision-making.
- Candidates who reach a Hiring Manager interview always receive feedback from their recruiter, regardless of outcome.
About Reckitt
- Industry
- Household goods & home construction
In their own words
Additional information
We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
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