Principal MSAT Scientist

RoslinCT; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Cell and Gene Therapy company based in Edinburgh is seeking a Principal MSAT Scientist to provide technical leadership for CASGEVY® manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in GMP environments, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvements. This role offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative team in a rapidly expanding organization, including competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous salary package

Private healthcare

31 days annual leave plus holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Group Life Cover

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a GMP environment.
• Working knowledge of regulatory standards in cell and gene therapy.
• Exceptional communication ability with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on commercial manufacturing.
• Support long-term process improvements and quality investigations.
• Drive process improvements to ensure high quality standards.
• Lead a team of MSAT Scientists and Associate Scientists.
• Collaborate with departments on client engagement.

Skills

Team leadership experience in GMP manufacturing

Knowledge of cGMP systems and FDA/EU regulations

Experience with stem cells and cellular therapies

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Desire for continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or related subject

Job description

Principal MSAT Scientist

Location: Edinburgh BioQuarter

Who are we?

We are RoslinCT, a world‑leading Cell and Gene Therapy Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation creating cutting‑edge therapies that change people’s lives.

Collaborative, dedicated and talented people are the backbone of our culture, working both autonomously and in driven teams to make life‑changing products utilising ground‑breaking science.

Find out more about what we do here!

Why join us?

• The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company which is changing lives, giving you the skills and experience to develop your career.
• A generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
• Private healthcare and access to mental health/wellbeing support as your health and wellbeing means a lot to us.
• 31 days of annual leave, plus 4 public holidays which increases with tenure.
• A competitive company pension scheme to help you save for the future.
• Group Life Cover – you are automatically covered for three times your basic salary to give you and your family peace of mind.
• Flexible benefits such as retail discounts and access to the Cycle2Work scheme.

Your new role

The Principal Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Scientist will be responsible for providing in‑depth technical leadership and guidance on the commercial manufacturing of CASGEVY® by managing complex changes associated with scale‑out, life cycle management, right first time and efficient operations with directly reporting to MSAT Manager.

• You will have direct contact with RoslinCT’s client, supporting with long‑term process improvements and quality investigations.
• Create realistic, innovative solutions to complex technical and operational challenges, analysing data and presenting recommendations to both senior and executive management.
• Continuously drive process improvements to embed a right first‑time culture, ensuring best practices, efficient methodologies, and consistent quality standards are maintained.
• Support the resource allocation and timeline planning of new projects or demand.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of MSAT Scientists and Associate MSAT Scientists, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and performance feedback to build capability and expertise within the team.
• Work closely with, and facilitate technical support, to wider departments within the business.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team on client engagement and development of new sales proposals.
• Ensure that all technical transfer activities are conducted in compliance with GMP, health and safety, and other relevant regulatory standard.

About you

• Prior team leadership experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, preferably within Commercial sterile manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of cGMP systems and FDA/EU regulations within cell and gene therapy manufacturing.
• Experience working with stem cells, cellular therapies or cell banking.
• Exceptional communication skills - working closely with individuals at all levels including RoslinCT employees, stakeholders and suppliers.
• A desire to support continuous improvement, with a right first‑time approach.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet client demands and deadlines.
• Due to business‑critical needs, this role will require flexibility on working hours when required.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Life Sciences, or related subject.

Next Steps

If this sounds like you, then please hit ‘Apply’ now. We will ask you to upload your CV and complete a short application form detailing why you are interested and why we should hire you.

E‑EO & Accessibility

At RoslinCT, we’re all about inclusivity and creating a fair, welcoming workplace. Our goal is to make sure everyone knows they’re valued and encouraged to be themselves, whether they’re our employees, customers, or partners.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applicants fairly and don’t discriminate based on any protected characteristics. So, no matter who you are, we welcome your application with open arms.

If you’ve got any specific needs or concerns regarding accessibility during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [e-mail]. We’re here to assist and make things as smooth as possible for you.