Freelance/Contract Principal Analytical Consultant

ProPharma; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPharma is seeking an Analytical Consultant (Principal/Senior) to support a pegylated enzyme therapeutic program. The role is remote-based with hybrid options and requires SME-level analytical development expertise, including SEC-HPLC method development for Phase 3 and experience with unlicensed medicines through FDA registration.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD (or MSc with substantial experience) and have 10–15 years in the pharmaceutical industry, with fluent English and the ability to work

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc with relevant experience is preferred.
• SME-level expertise in analytical development is required.
• Hands-on SEC-HPLC method development experience essential for Phase 3.
• 10–15 years of industry experience expected.
• Proven track record with unlicensed medicines up to FDA registration.
• Fluent English.
• Ability to execute the project as described.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage analytical strategy for a pegylated enzyme program.
• Act as SME across the project and provide guidance.
• Lead SEC-HPLC method development and validation for Phase 3 activities.
• Assess analytical risks and propose mitigations.
• Contribute to project/scientific teams with sound technical advice.
• Support the client as needed.

Skills

Analytical SME

SEC-HPLC method development

Project leadership

English fluency

Education

PhD in science or related field

MSc with substantial project experience

Tools

SEC-HPLC

Job description

Analytical Consultant – Pegylated Enzyme Therapeutic Program

We are currently partnering with a Biological group that urgently seeks a Principal/Senior level Analytical Consultant to support a key project on a remote basis. The project involves a pegylated enzyme protein program requiring SME level expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage the analytical strategy for a pegylated enzyme therapeutic program.
• Work across the team as an SME to provide key guidance across the project.
• Lead and support SEC-HPMC method development and validation for Phase 3 registration activities.
• Assess analytical risks and develop mitigation strategies to support program objectives.
• Key participation within project/scientific teams and offer sound advice/guidance on analytical development strategies.
• Overall support the client as and when directed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ideally educated to a PhD level in a scientific discipline or at least a MSc with substantial experience linked to the project.
• Must have a proven SME level in analytical development in the above area.
• Hands‑on experience of SEC-HPLC method development is a must at Phase 3.
• 10‑15 years experience overall working in the industry (more would also be suitable).
• Proven track record in supporting unlicensed medicines through troubleshooting phases to FDA registration.
• Fluent in English.
• Can perform the project as set out in the above job description.

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