Principal Scientist – Immunoassay

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

Principal Scientist – Immunoassay

Ready to lead the future of bioanalytical innovation? Join us as a Principal Scientist in Immunoassay, where your expertise can drive groundbreaking research in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Based in Cambridgeshire, this pivotal role offers the chance to shape the scientific landscape within a respected global CRO supporting cutting-edge pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical development.

In this role, you’ll oversee complex immunoassay projects, develop robust, regulatory-compliant methods, and mentor a team of talented scientists. Your scientific judgment and creativity will be essential as you lead method development strategies, troubleshoot across platforms, and contribute to our culture of continuous improvement and scientific excellence. Be the voice of innovation, collaborating with internal teams and presenting at industry conferences, all while making a meaningful impact on therapies that improve lives worldwide.

To succeed, you should bring a strong background in bioanalysis, withhands-on experience leading ligand-binding assay development, validation, and application for PK, biomarker, and immunogenicity studies. You’ll need a degree in pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, or biological sciences, coupled with proven expertise within a GxP-regulated CRO environment. Expertise in global regulatory guidance and industry best practices for immunoassay validation is essential. A track record of scientific leadership, mentoring, and collaborative problem-solving will set you apart.

Nice-to-haves include familiarity with creating new service lines or scientific IP, additional experience in cross-departmental collaboration, and knowledge of bioanalytical platform selection aligned with sponsor and regulatory needs.

Beyond your technical prowess, we value adaptable, creative, and collegiate professionals who are passionate about scientific progress and mentorship. This role may involve some travel, and we’re open to candidates requiring visa sponsorship, relocation assistance, or sign-on bonuses as appropriate.

Bring your scientific leadership and innovative spirit to the business where your contributions will push the boundaries of bioanalytical science and make a real difference.