Overview
Associate Principal Scientist, AMS Laboratory Operations – UK – Hoddesdon. Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees across 23 locations, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.
About the Role: Pharmaron has opened a new Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) Laboratory at our Hoddesdon site. We are looking for an Associate Principal Scientist to join this new team. You will lead a team of scientists responsible for the analysis of samples and data generated from clinical AMS-enabled studies.
At Pharmaron we offer:
* Vibrant and dynamic employment – a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy.
* Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – rapid growth brings opportunities to learn and grow faster.
* A supportive team where collaboration and mutual support are valued.
Key responsibilities
* Oversee day-to-day operation of the laboratories, ensuring compliance with GCP, quality, and health and safety guidelines.
* Lead and coordinate activities of the lab team responsible for receipt and analysis of 14 C-labelled clinical samples by LSC, AMS, LC+AMS and LC-MS/MS.
* Understand and perform analytical techniques and procedures involved in AMS-enabled clinical studies through hands-on training.
* Assist in preparation and analysis of samples and data from clinical AMS-enabled studies, including mass balance, metabolite profiling and identification, and IVPK (absolute bioavailability).
* Ensure equipment is validated, calibrated, maintained and serviced per SOP.
* Review study data and prepare summaries and updates for internal and external reporting.
* Contribute to review and QC of study data packages and reports prior to submission to Quality Assurance as required.
* Address findings from QA audits and process inspections related to the area.
* Plan work to meet revenue recognition milestones on assigned studies and flag issues early.
* Collaborate with the AMS team and Pharmaron stakeholders, providing regular status updates to ensure project milestones are met.
* Participate in client visits and teleconferences as appropriate.
* Collaborate with global AMS and metabolism teams and lead continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives for the UK lab.
* Build a high-performing, client-focused team through coaching and mentoring junior members.
Requirements
* PhD, MSc or BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics or related subject
* Experience of managing or supervising a laboratory team within a GxP setting
* Experience coordinating equipment validation, maintenance and calibration and scheduling workload to meet timelines
* Experience working in drug discovery and/or development projects with appreciation of related disciplines
* Experience managing scientific teams, coaching and mentoring
* Effective written and verbal communication skills, including presenting scientific findings to colleagues and clients
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
* Flexible mindset with initiative
How to Apply
Ready to seize this opportunity? Apply online to join Pharmaron and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in biopharmaceutical R&D.
Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron operates in China, US and UK with over 19,000 employees, delivering R&D solutions to partners globally.
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