Freelance/Contract Principal Analytical Consultant

ProPharma; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPharma seeks a Principal/Senior Analytical Consultant for a pegylated enzyme program on a remote basis, with hybrid work options. The role requires SME-level analytical development expertise and hands-on SEC-HPLC experience focused on Phase 3 registration activities.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD (or MSc with substantial experience), have 10–15 years in the industry, and a proven track record supporting unlicensed medicines toward FDA registration. Fluent English is essential.

Qualifications

• PhD (or MSc with substantial project experience) in a relevant scientific field.
• Proven SME level in analytical development for pegylated enzyme programs.
• Hands-on SEC-HPLC method development experience essential, Phase 3 focus.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage analytical strategy for a pegylated enzyme program.
• Provide SME guidance across project teams.
• Lead and support SEC-HPLC method development/validation for Phase 3.
• Assess analytical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Participate in project/scientific teams and advise on development strategies.
• Support the client as directed and collaborate across offices.

Skills

Analytical development

Project leadership

Experimental design

Education

PhD in a scientific discipline

MSc in a scientific discipline

Tools

SEC-HPLC method development

Job description

Analytical Consultant – Pegylated Enzyme Therapeutic Program

We are currently partnering with a Biological group that urgently seeks a Principal/Senior level Analytical Consultant to support a key project on a remote basis. The project involves a pegylated enzyme protein program requiring SME level expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage the analytical strategy for a pegylated enzyme therapeutic program.
• Work across the team as an SME to provide key guidance across the project.
• Lead and support SEC-HPMC method development and validation for Phase 3 registration activities.
• Assess analytical risks and develop mitigation strategies to support program objectives.
• Key participation within project/scientific teams and offer sound advice/guidance on analytical development strategies.
• Overall support the client as and when directed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ideally educated to a PhD level in a scientific discipline or at least a MSc with substantial experience linked to the project.
• Must have a proven SME level in analytical development in the above area.
• Hands‑on experience of SEC-HPLC method development is a must at Phase 3.
• 10‑15 years experience overall working in the industry (more would also be suitable).
• Proven track record in supporting unlicensed medicines through troubleshooting phases to FDA registration.
• Fluent in English.
• Can perform the project as set out in the above job description.

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Whilst ProPharma supports remote working, we also recognise the value that comes from in‑person collaboration. As such, we encourage any new hires that are based within a reasonably short commute of one of our offices to work on a hybrid basis and spend some time working from that office location, as agreed with your manager. All applications will be treated on their own merit and candidates will not be at any advantage or disadvantage based on their proximity to an office.

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