Senior Scientist

BioTalent Ltd; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech firm in Galway is seeking a Senior Scientist to support CMC development for clinical trials. You will ensure compliance with GMP standards and contribute to regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate has an MSc/PhD and significant industry experience, working in an agile environment with clear career growth potential.

Benefits

Healthcare

Bonus

Share scheme

Agile working environment

Qualifications

• 2–6 years industry experience for Scientist; 6+ years for Senior Scientist.
• Experience in CMC, process development, or biomanufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute and optimise CMC activities to support scale-up.
• Support tech transfer activities to external CDMOs.
• Perform lab work, analyse data, and write protocols/reports.
• Ensure GMP documentation standards are met.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with translational and clinical teams.

Skills

Cell Biology knowledge

Project management

Data analysis

GMP compliance

Collaborative teamwork

Education

MSc/PhD in Cell Biology or Biotechnology

Job description

Senior Scientist, CMC

Location: Galway, Ireland
Schedule: Full-time, hybrid (3 days/week on-site)

Overview

An innovative biotech preparing for its first-in-human clinical trial is building out its CMC team in Galway. With a differentiated cell therapy platform designed to overcome tumour resistance and improve patient outcomes, this is an opportunity to be part of cutting-edge science translating directly into clinical impact.

The Role

We’re looking for a Scientist or Senior Scientist to play a hands-on role in supporting CMC development and tech transfer. You’ll ensure GMP-compliant processes are in place, contribute to regulatory submissions, and work closely with cross-functional teams to prepare for clinical trial readiness.

Responsibilities

• Execute and optimise CMC activities to support scale-up.
• Support tech transfer activities to external CDMOs.
• Perform lab work, analyse data, and write protocols/reports.
• Ensure GMP documentation standards are met.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with translational and clinical teams.

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD in Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or related field.
• Scientist: 2–6 years industry experience; Senior Scientist: 6+ years.
• Experience in CMC, process development, or biomanufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and assay development.
• CDMO/tech transfer exposure (desirable).

Benefits

• Benefits: healthcare, bonus, share scheme, bonus.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to trial readiness.
• Agile biotech environment with clear career growth potential.