The Analytical Chemistry Department of our partner is currently looking for a Principal Scientist to join their team and support their development program. This position offers an opportunity to work for a company which is operating in a critical sector of the economy and has a strong and exciting future.

The successful candidate will be considered an expert in Analytical Chemistry and have expert knowledge across a wide range of analytical techniques including HPLC and other analytical methodologies utilised to characterise APIs and Drug Products. The candidate also needs to have a demonstrated ability to lead a team of analytical scientists and must be able to oversee the analytical support of several Chemistry and/or Drug Product projects.

Our partner is a dynamic, fast-growing organisation, with an enviable reputation for leading-edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges. Their team of experts believes in their ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for their clients, and always operating ethically and with integrity. They take pride in their professionalism and commitment to always deliver their very best work.

Responsibilities:

• Review and Approval of Scientific Reports and SOPs.
• Overseeing the leadership on several analytical project teams working to tight deadlines.
• Planning their team's work and prioritising as necessary with the minimum level of supervision.
• Implement new analytical techniques and strategies to expand the department's capability.
• Ability to solve multiple complex scientific problems.
• Able to ensure adherence to GMP.
• Present and communicate clearly and effectively with clients.

Requirements:

• BSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related scientific discipline with extensive experience in an Analytical Chemistry laboratory.
• An expert in troubleshooting and developing HPLC methods or other separation techniques such as SFC and/or GC.
• In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of other analytical methodologies.
• Clear understanding of the drug development process from start to finish.
• Ability to lead complex multidiscipline scientific projects.
• Experience in leading teams of scientists, including senior levelled scientists.
• Experience in Technology Transfer of Analytical Methods.
• An excellent scientific record of accomplishment.

What will you get:

• A competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
• A state-of-the-art working environment on site.
• An exciting opportunity for growth and development.
• Support for funding for relevant training and development programmes.