Technical Expert - Bioanalytical

Intertek Global; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global opportunities

Client-facing technical work

Job summary

Intertek is seeking a Technical Expert to serve as a senior technical authority within our pharma services, based in Manchester. You will translate complex science into clear, commercially relevant solutions and support client discussions, project scoping and proposals throughout the lifecycle.

The role offers autonomy and impact, with emphasis on LC-MS/MS bioanalysis, GxP environments, and cross-functional collaboration with senior stakeholders to drive technical credibility and commercial

Qualifications

• Strong technical or scientific background with clear pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Demonstrable expertise in LC-MS/MS bioanalysis or a closely related regulated laboratory discipline.
• Expertise in Pharmacokinetic analysis and ICH M10 Method Validation for large and small molecules across multiple product types.

Responsibilities

• Act as a recognised technical authority in LC-MS/MS bioanalysis.
• Support Business Development during client meetings, proposal development, and technical scoping.
• Translate complex scientific requirements into clear, commercially viable solutions.
• Provide expert input into method development, validation strategies, and troubleshooting discussions.
• Engage with clients, representing Intertek’s technical capability with confidence.
• Support internal teams with complex technical queries and decision-making.
• Contribute to development of technical standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Pharma expertise

LC-MS/MS bioanalysis

PK analysis / M10 validation

Client-facing discussions

Commercial awareness

GxP knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Job description

As a Technical Expert, Intertek is recruiting for an experienced and credible scientific professional to act as a senior technical authority within our expanding pharma services function. This is a scientific and commercially focused role, supporting operational teams through technical expertise and Business Development activity.

You will bring deep technical knowledge and the ability to translate complex science into clear, commercially relevant solutions, supporting client discussions, project scoping, proposal development and providing technical oversight of the project lifecycle.

This role offers a high level of autonomy and influence, with recognition based on technical credibility, stakeholder impact, and contribution to commercial success.

The role will predominantly support bioanalysis in Intertek’s laboratory based in Manchester, UK.

Required skills and experience:

• Strong technical or scientific background with clear pharmaceutical industry experience
• Demonstrable expertise in LC-MS/MS bioanalysis or a closely related regulated laboratory discipline
• Expertise in Pharmacokinetic analysis and ICH M10 Method Validation for large and small molecules. Ideally, spanning multiple product types (eg including some of the following Antibodies, ADC’s, oligonucleotides, small molecules) in a range of matrices.
• Ability to clearly explain complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable supporting client-facing discussions, feasibility assessments, and technical scoping
• Commercial awareness with understanding of budgets, timelines, and project feasibility
• Strong interpersonal skills with confidence working across multiple stakeholders and senior teams
• Experience working within CRO or CDMO environments (preferred)

Clear understanding of GxP standards, quality systems, and regulated laboratory environments

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

In this role, you will operate as a trusted technical authority, supporting both internal teams and external clients through expert input into technical discussions and decision-making.

You will work closely with Business Development teams during client engagement, ensuring technical credibility throughout proposal development and programme scoping for new opportunities, while also supporting operational teams with complex scientific queries and review of plans, data and reports.

Key activities:

• Act as a recognised technical authority in LC-MS/MS bioanalysis
• Support Business Development teams during client meetings, proposal development, and technical scoping
• Translate complex scientific requirements into clear, commercially viable solutions
• Provide expert input into method development approaches, validation strategies, and troubleshooting discussions
• Engage directly with clients, representing Intertek’s technical capability with confidence and credibility
• Support internal teams with complex technical queries and decision-making
• Contribute to the development of technical standards, best practice, and continuous improvement initiatives

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues.We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion.We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Client-facing technical work within a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud tobe aReal Living Wageemployer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilitiesor special needs.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.