Analytical Team Lead - Laboratory Operations
We are looking for an experienced analytical team lead to oversee laboratory operations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
This role involves providing technical guidance to ensure the successful development and validation of phase-appropriate analytical methods. You will also be responsible for leading analytical technology transfer to site, managing and supervising analytical chemists, and drafting and executing Analytical Qualification Plans (AQPs) and analytical protocols.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in chemistry, particularly analytical chemistry, and excellent core competencies such as teamwork, communication skills, and technical writing skills.
Main Responsibilities:
• Provide technical expertise to ensure successful development and validation of phase-appropriate analytical methods.
• Lead analytical technology transfer to site.
• Direct management, supervision, and mentorship of analytical chemists.
• Draft and oversee execution of Analytical Qualification Plans (AQPs) and analytical protocols.
Key Requirements:
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or equivalent.
• At least 5 years' experience in analytical activities within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or a contract manufacturing organization.
• Experience of personnel management or leading teams.
• Excellent core competencies such as teamwork, communication skills, technical writing skills.
• Strong technical background in chemistry, particularly analytical chemistry.
• Ability to work to tight timelines in a high-pressured environment.
• Good troubleshooting skills.
• Openness to change, receptive to new ideas.
• Knowledge of FDA and European GMP requirements, particularly pertaining to laboratory operations.
Benefits:
• Excellent opportunities for career enhancement and personal development.
• Competitive base salary.
• Annual bonus linked to business results.
• A well-established further education program.
• Pension scheme.
• Private Healthcare Insurance.