Senior Technical Specialist - DMPK

IQVIA; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Bonus

Health cover

Job summary

IQVIA Cambridge is seeking an experienced bioanalyst to join our DMPK team, delivering bioanalysis and MS-based method development for small and large molecules in early discovery settings.

The role combines hands-on analytical work with project leadership, mentoring colleagues, and driving continuous improvement across drug discovery programmes.

You will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a matrix environment and contribute to data quality and timely decision making.

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in relevant scientific area.
• Industry experience in pharma/biotech or other commercial organisations.
• Bioanalytical method development for challenging analytes.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a matrix environment.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Developing, optimising and executing bioanalysis for in vivo DMPK studies for small and large molecules.
• Lead scientific and technical projects, ensuring delivery of high-quality data to timelines.
• Mentor, coach and develop colleagues, acting as a technical role model.
• Drive innovation through development of novel assays and analytical approaches.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support drug discovery programmes.

Skills

Mass Spectrometry

LC-MS/MS

Bioanalysis

Project leadership

Education

BSc or equivalent in relevant scientific area

Tools

Mass Spectrometry instrumentation

MS software

Job description

Are you already an experienced bioanalyst looking for your next role? Do you have refined skills in LC-MS maintenance and troubleshooting? Are you proficient in bespoke method development within small molecules? If you answered yes to any, or all of those questions then good news, our Cambridge site have a vacancy for a Senior Technical Specilaist - DMPK! A highly experienced lab and office based bioanalyst providing wide in-depth scientific and technical expertise to both multidisciplinary integrated Drug Discovery projects and standalone DMPK projects. This role combines hands-on bioanalytical expertise with project leadership, mentoring, and continuous improvement responsibilities to support small and large molecule drug discovery programmes. Offering you opportunities across varied DMPK and broader scientific projects and development across multiple scientiic and technical areas.

Main Tasks

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. Demonstrated ability to perform routine and complex troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimisation of mass spectrometry and LC equipment, ensuring reliable operation and rapid resolution of technical issues. Experience in the analysis of different sample types such as plasma, blood, brain, lung, bile, faeces, urine. Demonstrated experience of pharmacokinetic parameter determination and an understanding of the underlying principles. Comprehensive troubleshooting and problem-solving skills using both technical and scientific expertise. Strong organisation and time management skills alongside an inbuilt flexibility to adapt to change. Excellent communication skills and be an effective team player; these will be essential to successful execution of projects whilst working in a matrix and multi-skilled environment. Lead scientific and technical projects, ensuring delivery of high-quality data to agreed timelines. Drive innovation through the development of novel assays, protocols and analytical approaches. Mentor, coach and develop colleagues, acting as a technical role model and recognised subject matter expert.

Qualifications and Experience

BSc or equivalent in relevant scientific area. Industry experience in pharma, biotech or other commercial organisations. Expert user of Mass Spectrometry instrumentation. Experience in the bioanalytical method development of challenging analytes, in complex matrices. Accurate & diligent experimental planning, execution and troubleshooting. Good communication skills (verbal/written) internally and externally. Excellent team player. Positive 'can do' attitude. Creative problem solving. Ability to plan & execute work independently. Project management. Strong organisation and time management skills alongside an inbuilt flexibility to adapt to change. Experience of guiding/mentoring junior colleagues. LC-MS/MS maintenance and troubleshooting. Bespoke method development for small molecules.

What We Offer You

We offer a comprehensive benefits package from day one including generous pension, bonus and health cover.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.