Biological Lead Scientist

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in London is seeking a professional to lead characterisation work packages for early-phase biologics projects. You will design studies and manage documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in protein chemistry and proven project leadership skills in a scientific environment.

Qualifications

• Strong scientific background in protein chemistry and biologics characterisation.
• Proven experience in project leadership within a scientific or technical environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead characterisation work packages for early-phase biologics projects.
• Design and oversee studies related to protein structure, function, and degradation.
• Drive critical quality attribute assessments and contribute to control strategy development.

Skills

Scientific background in protein chemistry

Project leadership experience

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Mass spectrometry

NMR

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead characterisation work packages for early-phase biologics projects, ensuring alignment with regulatory and scientific expectations.
• Design and oversee studies related to protein structure, function, and degradation using advanced analytical techniques (e.g., mass spectrometry, AUC, higher-order structural methods).
• Drive critical quality attribute (CQA) assessments and contribute to control strategy development.
• Author and review scientific protocols, reports, and risk assessments.
• Manage documentation, resource planning, and data presentation at cross-functional project meetings.
• Collaborate with internal teams across formulation, analytical development, upstream/downstream processing, regulatory, and QA.
• Engage with global colleagues and external partners, including academic institutions and contract labs.

Essential Qualifications

• Strong scientific background in protein chemistry and biologics characterisation.
• Proven experience in project leadership within a scientific or technical environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Desirable Skills

• Hands-on experience with mass spectrometry or NMR.
• Background in antibody development or analysis.
• Familiarity with early-phase regulatory requirements and IND preparation.