Lead, Analytical Development – Biologics & Biosimilars

Hyper Recruitment Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Group Leader in Analytical Development to lead a dedicated biosimilars-focused team in the UK. The role centers on advanced analytical method development, product characterization, and supporting regulatory submissions.

The successful candidate will steer the analytical function, drive data quality, and foster scientific excellence in a fast-evolving Biologics environment, with significant leadership responsibilities and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in biological sciences, analytical chemistry, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading analytical development within biopharma/biotech, esp. biosimilars.
• Extensive knowledge of biologics analytical techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, CESDS, cIEF, CD.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management; mentoring capable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the analytical development team, overseeing method development, product characterization, and analytics transfer for timelines and regulatory submissions.
• Set strategic direction for analytical activities ensuring projects meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Drive a Right First Time culture, troubleshoot challenges and ensure robust compliant analytical processes.
• Serve as SME during technical reviews, stage gates, and regulatory interactions with R&D leadership.
• Mentor team members, identify emerging technologies and implement innovations to improve efficiency and data quality.

Skills

Leadership

HPLC

LC-MS

CESDS

cIEF

CD

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Biopharma

Education

Biological sciences degree

Job description

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Group Leader in Analytical Development to lead a dedicated biosimilars-focused team in the UK. The role centers on advanced analytical method development, product characterization, and supporting regulatory submissions.

The successful candidate will steer the analytical function, drive data quality, and foster scientific excellence in a fast-evolving Biologics environment, with significant leadership responsibilities and cross-functional collaboration.