Ronak graduated in 2005 with a BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical and cosmetic science, where he spent a placement year with Abbott Laboratories as a Formulation Scientist working with the formulation laboratory and manufacturing pilot plant areas.

Since graduating Ronak has gained a vast amount of experience working with GlaxoSmithKline

Ronak will be working within the strong Formulation Development team at Penn and will assist in the development and formulation of new and developmental drugs.

Rob Harris, Head of Formulation Development at Penn said: "I am delighted to welcome Ronak to Penn. He has a wealth of experience and we are confident that he will make a big contribution to the team. We are particularly pleased to attract someone with his technical experience to Penn."

Speaking on his appointment Ronak said, "Penn is expanding very fast and the technical services offering here is excellent, I am excited to be part of such a thriving team and look forward to the formulation challenges ahead."