Principal Immunoassay Scientist – Bioanalysis Leader

Planet Pharma; Fordham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma a s a Principal Scientist – Immunoassay in Cambridgeshire leads ligand-binding assay development and validation within a GMP-regulated CRO environment. You will oversee complex immunoassay projects, mentor scientists, and shape regulatory-compliant methods for PK, biomarker, and immunogenicity studies.

The role emphasizes cross-team collaboration, opportunities to present at industry conferences, and potential visa sponsorship or relocation support as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, or biological sciences.
• Hands-on experience leading ligand-binding assay development, validation, and application for PK, biomarker, and immunogenicity studies.
• Expertise in global regulatory guidance and best practices for immunoassay validation in a GxP-regulated CRO environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex immunoassay projects and lead method development strategies.
• Mentor a team of scientists and drive regulatory-compliant methodologies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and present at industry conferences.

Skills

Bioanalysis

Ligand-binding assay development

Regulatory compliance (GxP)

Mentoring / Leadership

Assay validation

PK studies

Education

Degree in pharmaceutical sciences / biochemistry / chemistry / biological sciences

Job description

Planet Pharma a s a Principal Scientist – Immunoassay in Cambridgeshire leads ligand-binding assay development and validation within a GMP-regulated CRO environment. You will oversee complex immunoassay projects, mentor scientists, and shape regulatory-compliant methods for PK, biomarker, and immunogenicity studies.

The role emphasizes cross-team collaboration, opportunities to present at industry conferences, and potential visa sponsorship or relocation support as needed.