Senior Analytical Chemistry Lead - GMP Lab & Growth

Abbott Laboratories; Witney; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Analytical Chemistry leader at our Witney site to steer a growing laboratory responsible for release, stability testing, and lifecycle management of combination products. You will guide a team of analysts, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in a GMP-regulated environment.

The role combines scientific leadership with operational management and strategic influence, offering the opportunity to scale capabilities as product volumes grow within

Qualifications

• Essential degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related field.
• Significant experience leading teams within GMP-regulated analytical labs.
• Strong expertise in analytical chemistry techniques including HPLC and dissolution testing.
• Experience supporting analytical method validation, transfer, and lifecycle management.
• Solid GMP, data integrity, and regulated lab environment knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop technical teams.
• MSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline.
• Experience supporting new product introductions and technology transfer.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing analytical laboratory and develop its capabilities.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for analysts and supervisors.
• Drive safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage resources to support current operations and growth.
• Deliver product release and stability testing with timely execution.
• Ensure GMP, ISO 13485 and global regulatory compliance.
• Lead investigations (OOS, OOT, deviations) and provide technical guidance.
• Shape the future by developing lab capability and technology strategies.
• Represent the site during audits and inspections.

Skills

People leadership

Analytical chemistry expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

MSc/PhD in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC systems

Dissolution testing

Method transfer & validation

Job description

Abbott is seeking an Analytical Chemistry leader at our Witney site to steer a growing laboratory responsible for release, stability testing, and lifecycle management of combination products. You will guide a team of analysts, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in a GMP-regulated environment.

The role combines scientific leadership with operational management and strategic influence, offering the opportunity to scale capabilities as product volumes grow within