Analytical Chemistry Lab Lead — GMP & Lifecycle Strategy

Abbott; Witney; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a senior analytical leader to head the Analytical Chemistry laboratory responsible for release, stability testing, and lifecycle management of combination products with pharma and medical device components.

You will build and scale the team, drive technical direction, and ensure regulatory compliance across GMP and ISO13485. The role combines science, operations, and strategic influence in a global healthcare leader.

Qualifications

• Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Significant experience leading teams within a GMP-regulated analytical laboratory.
• Strong technical expertise in analytical chemistry techniques, including HPLC and dissolution testing.
• Experience supporting analytical method validation, transfer and lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of GMP, data integrity, and regulated laboratory environments.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop technical teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Analytical Chemistry laboratory responsible for product release and stability testing.
• Plan and prioritise workloads to meet regulatory commitments.
• Maintain GMP, ISO 13485, and global regulatory compliance.
• Lead investigations (OOS, OOT, deviations) and manage investigations.
• Provide technical leadership for HPLC, dissolution testing, and impurity analysis.
• Support method development, transfer, validation, and lifecycle management.
• Represent site during audits, inspections, and technical forums.

Skills

GMP leadership

Analytical leadership

HPLC testing

Dissolution testing

Method validation

Regulatory compliance

Data integrity

Stakeholder management

Team development

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Analytical Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC systems

Dissolution apparatus

Validation protocols

Job description

Abbott is seeking a senior analytical leader to head the Analytical Chemistry laboratory responsible for release, stability testing, and lifecycle management of combination products with pharma and medical device components.

You will build and scale the team, drive technical direction, and ensure regulatory compliance across GMP and ISO13485. The role combines science, operations, and strategic influence in a global healthcare leader.