Principal Scientist (Team Manager)

ZipRecruiter; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Team-leader/Principal Development Scientist to spearhead method development and lead a dedicated team of scientists. This role involves overseeing project deliverables while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will play a crucial part in advancing life-saving pharmaceutical products, working closely with a skilled team to bring innovative therapies to patients. If you are passionate about scientific excellence and leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of bioconjugation.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in bioconjugation and analytical techniques.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team of scientists.

Responsibilities

• Lead method development and validation for pharmaceutical projects.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing and ensure compliance.

Skills

Protein modification

Conjugation Chemistry techniques

ADC purification

Process robustness

Analytical characterisation of Bioconjugates

Excellent communication skills

Data interpretation

Project management

Job description

Job Description

Piramal is looking for a Team-leader/Principal Development Scientist responsible for leading method development, validation, technical lead for projects ranging from lab-scale to toxicology development and pre-GMP technology transfer. The role will involve both technical and team leadership. The ideal candidate will possess both a strong technical background and the proven ability (or potential) to lead and develop a team of scientists. A track record of delivering project commitments on time is essential.

You will have the opportunity to work with a highly skilled and dedicated team who bring Antibody-Drug Conjugate to patients. We pride ourselves on serving our customers and patients by developing and manufacturing novel life-saving pharmaceutical products.

The Role:

Chief Accountabilities & Responsibilities

1. 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.
• Ensure safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Comply with COSHH and Risk assessments.

Training:

• Manages staff utilisation, training, and development.

Critical Tasks

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

Key Result Areas & Measures (Quantitative/KPI/Qualitative)

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

Critical Skills

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