Principal Protein Scientist

Piramal; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a skilled professional in Falkirk to take on a leadership role within their manufacturing department. The ideal candidate will provide technical support for manufacturing activities and lead a small development team. A higher degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry and relevant experience in scientific team leadership are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years relevant experience in technical support or team leadership.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and GMP is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage project deliverables in line with objectives.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing activities.
• Lead and mentor a small development team.

Skills

Protein modification and Conjugation Chemistry

Process robustness and optimisation

Analytical characterisation of Bioconjugates

Excellent communication skills

Independent and analytical thinking

Education

Higher degree in Chemistry / Biochemistry

Job description

Key Roles/Responsibilities

Chief Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Daily Work:
  • Responsible for project deliverables in line with agreed objectives and timelines.
  • Provide technical support and advice for manufacturing activities relating to processes developed or transferred into Piramal.
  • Responsibility for analytical / process conclusions reported.
  • Daily leadership of small development team across multiple projects
  • Mentoring of Scientists and direct line management responsibility
  • Quality:
    • Follow protocols and procedures
    • Improve and challenge Quality systems and current procedures – strive for improvements
    • Regulatory understanding and compliance
• Manufacturing Support:
  • Support / guidance for first time manufacturing operations, troubleshoot scale-up
• Housekeeping / ESH:
  • Ensure safety and hygiene standards are maintained
  • Comply with COSHH and Risk assessments
  • Training:
    • Manages staff utilisation, training and development

Critical Tasks

• Managing scope and milestones (timelines)
• Managing project budgets
• Accuracy of raw data and analytical interpretations
• Client interaction / interface at front of business and new project enquiries.
• Provide technical support relating to processes developed or transferred into Piramal.

Key Result Areas & Measures

(Quantitative/KPI/Qualitative)

• Delivery of development projects on time, in budget and to agreed quality measures.
• Client interactions and new proposal / project interactions

Competencies

Critical Skills

• Protein modification and Conjugation Chemistry techniques, ADC purification
• Process robustness and optimisation studies
• Product characterisation of Final Product
• Analytical characterisation of Bioconjugates
• To provide technical expertise on bioconjugation programmes
• Data interpretation, presenting/reporting conclusions and recommendations
• Excellent communication skills
• Good working relationships with all internal colleagues, across departments, and external clients
• A proven track record of planning and delivering development work programmes
• Independent and analytical thinking

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:-

Educated to higher degree level in Chemistry / Biochemistry discipline with at least 4 years relevant experience, or educated to degree level with at least 6 years relevant experience.

Essential Experience:-

• Experience leading scientific teams and providing technical support
• Understanding of regulatory requirements
• Understanding of GMP