Bioanalytical Principal Scientist

Nexus Life Sciences; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to €60,000 DOE

Strong career progression opportunities

Access to cutting-edge laboratory technology

Job summary

A leading CRO in Sant Just Desvern is seeking a Principal Scientist to lead bioanalytical method development projects focused on LC/MS/MS. The role involves managing projects for NCEs, proteins, and peptides while ensuring adherence to bioanalytical guidelines. This position offers a salary of up to €60,000, strong growth prospects, and access to cutting-edge laboratory technology. Candidates should have significant LC-MS/MS experience and project management skills to excel in this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in bioanalytical LC-MS/MS method development and validation.
• Experience as a project leader coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Solid understanding of international bioanalytical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee bioanalytical method development projects.
• Coordinate GLP/GCP-compliant method development and validation for quantifying drugs.
• Provide scientific direction and troubleshooting for complex projects.
• Maintain transparent communication with clients.

Skills

Bioanalytical LC-MS/MS method development

Project leadership

Communication skills

Knowledge of GLP/GCP

Job description

My client is a CRO that supports pharmaceutical development from early preclinical phases through late‑stage clinical research, supporting the development of the next generation of therapeutics.

The principal scientist will provide high‑level scientific and technical leadership across bioanalytical activities, with a focus on LC/MS/MS method development, validation and project management for NCEs, proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides and drug conjugates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee bioanalytical method development projects, particularly for NCEs, small molecules, peptides, and oligonucleotides.
• Coordinate GLP/GCP‑compliant method development and validation (ICH) for quantifying drugs, metabolites, and biomarkers in biological matrices using LC‑MS/MS.
• Provide scientific direction, troubleshooting, and interpretation for complex and high‑priority client projects.
• Maintain transparent, client‑oriented communication with clients, ensuring scientific proposal writing, project scoping, and technical discussions and timely updates.
• Support business development through generation of marketing material as well as presenting at key scientific conferences.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in bioanalytical LC‑MS/MS method development and validation.
• Strong experience with proteins and peptides is highly valued.
• Experience as a project leader coordinating and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Solid understanding of international bioanalytical guidelines; experience working under GLP/GCP.

What Is Offered

• Salary up to €60,000 DOE.
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued success and growth of an expanding, high‑quality CRO.
• Strong career progression opportunities to a management role outlined from day 1.
• Access to cutting‑edge laboratory technology and modern analytical platforms.
• A professional, diligent organisation with a human touch, strong values, and a commitment to excellence.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Science and Project Management

Industries

Research Services

Location: Sant Just Desvern, Catalonia, Spain