Head of Analytical Development

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Analytical Development to lead a talented team of scientists in a dynamic R&D environment. This role offers the chance to strategically enhance the analytical development area within a global pharmaceutical organization. You will be responsible for driving initiatives, motivating your team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. If you have extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry and a passion for innovation, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on drug development projects while collaborating with experts worldwide.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong background in CMC projects and analytical development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of scientists through coaching and performance reviews.
• Define robust analytical packages for drug development projects.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Development

Pharmaceutical Industry Experience

Team Development

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Pharmacy

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Head of Analytical Development, United Kingdom

Client: Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Location:

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3edea37899a9

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Overview: If you have a passion for making things smarter and leading highly skilled scientists, this role offers you the opportunity to strategically strengthen the analytical development area within Ferring's CMC organization. Your work will impact a global pharmaceutical company's business.

About Ferring: Join a true R&D environment with state-of-the-art equipment, collaborating with talented scientists worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and develop your team through coaching, objectives, and performance reviews.
• Define and deliver robust analytical packages supporting drug development projects.
• Understand Ferring’s value chain and build relationships within the global organization.
• Maintain external networks with scientific experts and communities.
• Work on both GMP and non-GMP tasks.

Work location is East Kilbride, with occasional travel to Copenhagen, Denmark.

Leadership Profile: Over 15 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, capable of driving initiatives without detailed manuals, and skilled in motivating teams and strategic planning. The candidate should have a scientific background in chemistry, pharmacy, or equivalent, with extensive experience in CMC projects, analytical development, and regulatory compliance. Leadership experience and fluency in English are essential.

Team Overview: The team handles analytical method development and characterization across various modalities, focusing on drug development from candidate selection to commercial transfer, particularly in controlled release dosage forms, leading 11 scientists.