Job Description

• Salary: \xc2\xa360000 - \xc2\xa390000 per annum, Benefits: + competitive benefits package which includes a bonus
• Job Type:

Posted about 16 hours ago

• Sector:
• Contact: Aaron Stone
• Contact Email: aaron.stone@nextphaserecruitment.com
• Contact Phone: 01403 216216
• Start Date: 2023-06-25
• Job Ref: V-47888

Principal Analytical Scientist required for a fast-growing CDMO who are dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market. They have grown to nearly 2000 staff globally with a mixture of remote staff and 4 production sites.

The Principal Analytical Scientist will perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of compounds, including drug substances, drug product intermediates and drug products. Recommending the analytical characterization package (Chemical, physical, performance) and controls the quality and accuracy of the data in compliance with legislation and regulatory standards of Quality, HSE and cGMP policies. As well as promoting the scientific excellence and innovation in the Analytical area and contributes with technical expertise to expand the Intellectual Property, product and technology portfolios.

The Principal Analytical Scientist can be based fully remotely in any of the following locations: UK / Ireland / Netherlands / France / Spain. Salary can range depending on experience from \xc2\xa360k - \xc2\xa390k (\xe2\x82\xac60k - \xe2\x82\xac90k) + competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities of the Principal Analytical Scientist:

• The series of investigative activities to improve existing products and services or to lead to the development of new products and services for their client base. It may result in ownership of intellectual property such as patents. It is the key driving force of innovation and science in the organization, managing new ideas and innovation across the company.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative analyses of compounds, including drug substances, drug product intermediates and drug product.
• Recommends the analytical characterization package (Chemical, physical, performance) and controls the quality and accuracy of the data in compliance with legislation and regulatory standards of Quality, HSE and cGMP policies. Promotes the scientific excellence and innovation in the Analytical area and contributes with technical expertise to expand the Intellectual Property, product and technology portfolios.
• Be a liaison between the Assessment Group and the client when discussing the scope of work of analytical projects. This includes TTC projects and projects from other sites where his/her input is considered relevant. Determine the amount of work/effort that is required to accomplish a scope of work and propose solutions that meet and exceed the Client\'s expectations.
• Work as an advisor for analytical challenges that take place in the global CRD organization.
• Be the analytical contact for all the projects run in the TTC. Participate in team meetings and actively suggest analytical improvements to the work that is required or delivered to a particular client.
• Develop new analytical methods that are scientifically sound for the different projects run in the TTC.
• Be a scientific leader in investigations of deviations incurred in the analytical area.
• Be a mentor to less experience members of the analytical community at the TTC and CRD and help develop their capabilities, particularly of any direct reports under his/her supervision.
• Work closely with the R&D, QC and QA groups in order to assure that the analytical work done is the most appropriate for the chemistry at each stage of development.
• Promote compliance on Health, Safety and Environment in the area and activities

Experience required:

• PhD in Organic Chemistry or in similar Chemistry/Biochemistry/Health Sciences fields.
• Worked for a minimum of 8 years in the Pharmaceutical Industry, specifically in the Analytical Development area.

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