Career Opportunities

Seda Pharmaceutical Development Services (PDS) is a well-established and highly regarded Contract Research Organisation (CRO). We provide integrated Pharmaceutical Development and Clinical Pharmacology services to enable our clients to progress their novel new chemical entities through the drug development process. We aim to offer our clients the very highest level of scientific rigour aligned with expert knowledge of the regulatory landscape. For our colleagues we offer the opportunity of a rewarding career, making a real impact on the development of life changing medicines, with scope for outstanding personal growth.

The company was formed ten years ago and has undergone a rapid growth phase. We are at an exciting juncture in our development journey as we have established a new complementary, stand-alone division of Seda group which is co-located for convenience on the same campus, Seda Clinical Manufacturing services (CMS), to enable GMP supply and testing of the products we design in our established state of the art development facility.

We have analytical scientist opportunities in both our PDS and CMS divisions.

Analytical Scientist (PDS) Ref 1024

The primary purpose of this role is to help Seda grow by providing scientific and technical laboratory support to Seda’s portfolio of client projects. You will work closely with clients and colleagues across the business to ensure work is conducted to the highest standards. The role is primarily located at Seda’s premises in Cheadle, South Manchester.  Occasional travel may be required to attend client meetings, CRO visits and business development events across the UK.  Occasional overnight stays may be required.

You’ll be educated to at least degree level and ideally with at least 2 years’ experience in pharmaceutical sciences and drug development. You’ll have experience and be competent in delivering the analytical components of drug product development including development of analytical methods, dissolution, analysis of complex formulation samples and conducting stability studies for various drug projects through different development phases.

At Seda, we have a culture of development, and we expect all of our team to have a self-development mindset.  You will be able to work well in a team, and have the ability to manage your own work, prioritise and meet different deadlines.

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QC Analytical Scientist (CMS) Ref 1124

The primary purpose of this role is to carry out the hands-on analytical testing to ensure that the products manufactured in our facility comply with GMP standards and meet appropriate quality standards. The role is located at our new, state-of-the-art GMP clinical manufacturing facility in Cheadle, South Manchester.

You’ll be educated to at least degree level in a relevant scientific discipline with a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in pharmaceutical testing within a GMP setting. You’ll also ideally have experience and be competent in an analytical laboratory environment with a sound understanding of regulatory requirements. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken English and have an ability to meet deadlines and targets to time and required quality standards. Attention to detail is key in the role.

At Seda, we have a culture of development, and we expect all of our team to have a self-development mindset.  You will be able to work well in a team, and have the ability to manage your own work, prioritise and meet different deadlines.

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Please review the job descriptions, and if you wish to be considered for either of the roles, upload your CV with a covering letter (as a single file) highlighting your suitability and role preference/reference number, using the form below. The closing date for applications is Friday 20^th December 2024

For more information on the vacancy, please email Shanoo.Budhdeo@sedapds.com