Senior Bioanalytical DMPK Scientist

IQVIA Argentina; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Performance bonus

Health cover

Job summary

IQVIA Cambridge seeks a Senior Technical Specialist - DMPK to lead bioanalytical work supporting early drug discovery. You will combine hands-on LC-MS analysis with project leadership, mentoring and continuous improvement across small and large molecule programs.

The role covers method development for in vivo DMPK samples, maintenance of UPLC-MS systems, data delivery to timelines and collaboration in a matrix environment. A BSc in a relevant field and pharma industry experience are required.

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in relevant scientific area.
• Industry experience in pharma, biotech or other commercial organisations.
• Expert user of Mass Spectrometry instrumentation.
• Experience in bioanalytical method development of challenging analytes in complex matrices.
• Accurate & diligent experimental planning, execution and troubleshooting.
• Good communication skills (verbal/written).
• Excellent team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to plan & execute work independently.
• Project management experience.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues.
• LC-MS/MS maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Bespoke method development for small molecules.

Responsibilities

• Developing, optimising and executing the bioanalysis of samples from in vivo DMPK studies for small and large molecule drug discovery projects in an early discovery setting.
• Extensive knowledge of modern UPLC-MS systems and software including chromatographic method development.
• Troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimisation of mass spectrometry and LC equipment to ensure reliability and rapid issue resolution.
• Analysis of diverse sample types including plasma, blood, brain, lung, bile, faeces and urine.
• Lead scientific and technical projects with timely high-quality data delivery.
• Mentor, coach and develop colleagues as a technical role model.
• Drive innovation through novel assays, protocols and analytical approaches.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Independent working

Problem solving

Education

BSc or equivalent in relevant scientific area

Tools

Mass Spectrometry instrumentation

LC-MS/MS maintenance & troubleshooting

Bioanalytical method development (small molecules)

Job description

IQVIA Cambridge seeks a Senior Technical Specialist - DMPK to lead bioanalytical work supporting early drug discovery. You will combine hands-on LC-MS analysis with project leadership, mentoring and continuous improvement across small and large molecule programs.

The role covers method development for in vivo DMPK samples, maintenance of UPLC-MS systems, data delivery to timelines and collaboration in a matrix environment. A BSc in a relevant field and pharma industry experience are required.