Principal Scientist

Nexus Life Sciences; Manchester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global development opportunities

Client-facing role

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Nexus Life Sciences in Manchester, UK, is seeking a Principal Scientist - Bioanalysis to provide senior technical leadership in our bioanalytical services team. You will support client discussions, guide project scoping, and contribute expert input across method development, validation, and complex scientific decision-making.

The role offers a salary up to £60,000 with competitive benefits, global development opportunities, and a dynamic client‑facing position in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Strong background in pharmaceutical bioanalysis within regulated environments.
• Experience with pharmacokinetic analysis and ICH M10 validation.
• Ability to communicate complex science clearly to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical authority in LC‑MS/MS bioanalysis.
• Lead technical input for client meetings, feasibility assessments, and proposals.
• Translate scientific requirements into practical, commercially viable solutions.
• Oversee method development, validation (ICH M10), and troubleshooting.

Skills

Bioanalysis

Pharmacokinetics

Communication

Tools

LC-MS/MS

Job description

Principal Scientist - Bioanalysis

Location: Manchester, UK Salary: Up to £60,000 Contract: Full-time

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Principal Scientist to provide senior technical leadership within our bioanalytical services team. You'll support client discussions, guide project scoping, and offer expert input across method development, validation, and complex scientific decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a technical authority in LC‑MS/MS bioanalysis.
• Lead technical input for client meetings, feasibility assessments, and proposals.
• Translate scientific requirements into practical, commercially viable solutions.
• Oversee method development, validation (ICH M10), and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Strong scientific background with pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Proven expertise in LC‑MS/MS bioanalysis within regulated environments.
• Experience in pharmacokinetic analysis and ICH M10 validation.
• Ability to communicate complex science clearly to varied audiences.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £60K plus competitive benefits.
• Global development and progression opportunities.
• Dynamic, client-facing scientific role within a supportive team.
• Inclusive workplace committed to fair pay and reasonable adjustments.

Important Information

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role