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Head of Protein Chemistry, R&D

Lonza Group Ltd.
Slough
5 days ago
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Head of Protein Chemistry, R&DApply locations UK - Slough time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R68046

Title:Head of Protein Chemistry, R&D

Location: Slough

Visa and Relocation support is offered with this role.

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

The role:

The role of theHead of Protein Chemistryis to lead and manage a team within the field of analytical protein chemistry for protein therapeutics.

As part of Lonza’s internal R&D team, you will be responsible for identifying and bringing to the market new analytical methods and technologies to enhance the value of customer offerings. You will lead these technology development projects to successful and timely delivery, identify challenges and opportunities, and develop innovative and proprietary solutions to address these.

As a Subject Matter Expert, provide scientific leadership to R&D teams; expand Lonza's presence and research profile externally!

Key responsibilities:

  • Design and successfully deliver multiple innovative projects or programs.

  • Coordinate analytical requirements for BioR&D projects against available CoE resources to ensure scientific quality and timely achievement of delivery.

  • Ensure efficient performance and results by improving and streamlining the work environment and working conditions.

  • Provide motivation, support, and clarity of tasks to your team to continuously improve and develop.

  • Establish a culture of innovation, leading the process from brainstorming to ideation.

  • Maintain expertise as a Subject Matter Expert in analytical protein chemistry.

  • Identify and address IP threats and opportunities in active projects.

  • Present projects at conferences via talks or posters and initiate the preparation of manuscripts for publication or external presentation.

Key requirements:

  • Demonstrated abilities in leading and managing teams, including:

  • - Coaching and mentoring team members

  • - Empowering team members with the appropriate tools and support for success

  • - Translating team goals into individual responsibilities

  • Expertise in the characterisation of protein structure and variants

  • Experience in analytical method development for biopharmaceutical testing

  • Proficiency in relevant techniques: H/UPLC, CE, Mass spectrometry

  • Skilled in experimental design, including DoE

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

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