Scientist

A job vacancy for a Scientist has arisen at a leading global pharmaceutical company specialising in development of biological therapies. This company is one of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies that operates in 140 countries worldwide and has market leading products in multiple therapy areas.

Design, plan, perform, interpret and report results of scientific experiments for the preparation and timely delivery of drug substances (DS), drug products (DP), processes and procedures with members of the own and cross functional teams. Manage technical lab activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Meet quality, quantity and timelines in all assigned projects.
• Design, plan and perform scientific experiments activities and plan, perform and contribute to project related scientific/technical activities under minimal guidance from more experienced team member (e.g., interpret and report results, generate and evaluate data, draw relevant conclusions, write reports).
• Provide scientific and technical guidance. Coach team members as needed.
• Contributes to the setup and optimization of infrastructure or specialized facilities e.g. cell culture or biosafety labs as an expert.
• Generate scientific documents to hand over to internal and/or external partners (e.g., TechOps, authorities, external companies) and support generation of international registration documents under adequate guidance from more experienced team members.
• Contribute to risk analyses and/or peer review and project challenge meetings.
• Interact/collaborate with other groups/functions to facilitate validations, transfer of knowledge/analytical procedures and deliveries of DS and/or DP.
• Give guidance to team members and work according to appropriate SOP's, GMP, OQM, HSE, ISEC and company guidelines.
• Evaluate/qualify new lab equipment and prepare CAR and USR if applicable.
• Report and present scientific results internally and contribute to presentations.
• Contribute to maintenance of infrastructure/equipment.
• Actively contributes to team goals.
• Ensure all own activities are aligned with overall drug development/QC process.
• Work according to appropriate SOPs, GMP, QM, HSE, ISEC & company Guidelines.
• Strategic and scientific contribution to teams/Networks, target team achievements and annual objectives

Skills and Requirements:

• Technician with continuing education (EU) or BS/MS or equivalent
• Advanced degree in a scientific or relevant discipline (Ph.D. or equivalent).
• Good knowledge of English (oral and written). Desirable knowledge of site language.
• Successfully demonstrated several years (minimum of 3 years) of directly related experience as scientist or Ph.D. (0 years' experience) or equivalent.
• Solid knowledge of cGMP
• Broad scientific or technical knowledge in a specific area.
• Adequate understanding of development/QC processes in own function.
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory and/or technical tools.
• Good knowledge of software and computer tools.
• Good presentation skills and scientific/technical writing skills.
• Good communication skills, basic coaching skills.
• Experienced in administrative work.

To Apply:

Please click on the Apply button. Please include a short note outlining why you are interested in the role and why you think you are suitable.
In case you have difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please call Weronika Ficek on +44 203 0789 550 or upload your CV on our website - www.Proclinical.com.
A full job description is available on request.
Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

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