Piramal Pharma | Advancing Cancer Therapies
At Piramal Pharma, we are dedicated to advancing cancer treatment through innovative research and development 🧪💙. Our teams are at the forefront of creating life-saving therapies, and we are now looking for a passionate Protein Scientist to join us on this exciting journey.
As a Protein Scientist specialising in Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs), you will play a key role in laboratory experimentation supporting technology transfer, development, and manufacturing of cutting-edge oncology products. Your work will directly contribute to developing robust, GMP-compliant processes that ultimately improve patient outcomes
🔑 Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
🧫 Laboratory Activities
* Plan and execute laboratory experiments and analyses in line with project plans and customer requirements
* Support technology transfer and development of fit-for-purpose processes
* Accurately record all work in official laboratory notebooks and contribute data to technical reports 📓
* Communicate professionally with internal and external clients when required 🤝
✅ Quality & Compliance
* Follow laboratory procedures to ensure work is carried out safely, effectively, and to the required quality standards
* Adhere strictly to approved protocols and procedures in line with GMP expectations
🏭 Manufacturing Support
* Collaborate with colleagues across Process Development, Analytical Development, QC, and Manufacturing to share data and progress development work
* Provide hands-on support during first-time manufacturing runs
* Troubleshoot scale-up activities and offer first-line technical support
🧹 Housekeeping / ESH
* Maintain laboratories and associated areas in a controlled and compliant state
* Ensure safety and hygiene standards are consistently met
* Comply with COSHH, risk assessments, and ESH requirements 🦺
🎓 Training & Knowledge Sharing
* Provide on-the-job training to new or less experienced colleagues
* Support training on laboratory procedures and equipment use
🎯 Critical Tasks
* Meet agreed project timelines ⏱️
* Ensure accuracy and integrity of raw data and analytical interpretation
* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, cost control, safety, and development performance
Skills & Experience Required
* Protein modification and conjugation chemistry
* Strong understanding of protein structure and function
* Background knowledge in organic chemistry
* Experience with ADC and protein purification
* Strong data interpretation and reporting skills 📈
* Ability to work independently with a proactive, analytical mindset