Analytical Development Lead

TN United Kingdom; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a (Senior) Principal Scientist in Analytical Science to drive analytical excellence and regulatory components of client projects. The role involves mentoring junior staff, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will have a PhD or equivalent experience, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to self-development.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent with over 5 years' experience in pharmaceutical sciences.
• Experience in progressing analytical components through development phases.
• Good understanding of ICH quality guidelines and CMC regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Providing analytical expertise to develop analytical methods for drug products.
• Managing pharmaceutical development projects as a project leader.
• Authoring SOPs and continuously improving analytical capabilities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Influencing

Project Leadership

Self-motivation

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Job Description - (Senior) Principal Scientist, Analytical Science

Job Title: (Senior) Principal Scientist - Analytical Science

Department: Pharmaceutical Development

Line Manager: Team Director

Location: South Manchester (occasional travel required for client meetings, CRO visits, and business development events across the UK and potentially abroad. Occasional overnight stays may be necessary).

Job Purpose:

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure excellence in the client's analytical science provision. You will be responsible for driving analytical science and regulatory components of client projects, providing mentoring to junior staff, and staying updated with the latest technological advances in analytical science, introducing those technologies when appropriate.

As a senior team member, you will support business growth by offering technical consultancy, scientific guidance, and supporting business development activities.

Typical Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities include:

• Providing analytical expertise to develop fit-for-purpose analytical methods for various drug products and troubleshooting development issues.
• Understanding and articulating global regulatory requirements for CMC submissions and designing product strategies accordingly.
• Combining scientific and pragmatic design thinking to deliver solutions for client compounds and products.
• Ensuring the client has the necessary analytical expertise and capabilities, including adopting new analytical technologies.
• Providing hands-on troubleshooting for complex analytical challenges.
• Managing pharmaceutical development projects as a project leader or manager.
• Managing and reviewing CRO activities on behalf of clients.
• Handling financial and contractual aspects of projects, including proposals and invoicing.
• Serving as a key contact for the client's global customer base.
• Authoring SOPs and best practice documents, and continuously improving analytical capabilities.
• Participating in and presenting at network events and conferences.
• Providing guidance, oversight, and coaching to staff.
• Performing other role-related activities as needed.

Requirements:

• PhD or equivalent with over 5 years' experience in pharmaceutical sciences and drug development, or a bachelor's degree with over 10 years' experience.
• Experience progressing analytical components through various development phases globally.
• Extensive interaction with global regulatory authorities.
• Good understanding of ICH quality guidelines and CMC regulatory requirements.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and influencing skills.
• Project leadership and independent working capabilities.
• Self-motivated, committed to self-development, and eager to learn.