Principal Protein Scientist

Piramal Pharma Limited
Falkirk
1 month ago
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JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Daily Work:
    • Responsible for project deliverables in line with agreed objectives and timelines.
    • Provide technical support and advice for manufacturing activities relating to processes developed or transferred into Piramal.
    • Responsibility for analytical/process conclusions reported.
    • Daily leadership of small development team across multiple projects.
    • Mentoring of Scientists and direct line management responsibility.
  • Quality:
    • Follow protocols and procedures.
    • Improve and challenge Quality systems and current procedures – strive for improvements.
    • Regulatory understanding and compliance.
  • Manufacturing Support:
    • Support/guidance for first-time manufacturing operations, troubleshoot scale-up.
    • Ensure safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
    • Comply with COSHH and Risk assessments.
  • Training:
    • Manages staff utilisation, training, and development.

Critical Tasks:

  • Managing scope and milestones (timelines).
  • Managing project budgets.
  • Accuracy of raw data and analytical interpretations.
  • Client interaction/interface at front of business and new project enquiries.
  • Provide technical support relating to processes developed or transferred into Piramal.

Key Result Areas & Measures (Quantitative/KPI/Qualitative):

  • Delivery of development projects on time, in budget and to agreed quality measures.
  • Client interactions and new proposal/project interactions.

Competencies - Critical Skills:

  • Protein modification and Conjugation Chemistry techniques, ADC purification.
  • Process robustness and optimisation studies.
  • Product characterisation of Final Product.
  • Analytical characterisation of Bioconjugates.
  • To provide technical expertise on bioconjugation programmes.
  • Data interpretation, presenting/reporting conclusions and recommendations.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Good working relationships with all internal colleagues, across departments, and external clients.
  • A proven track record of planning and delivering development work programmes.
  • Independent and analytical thinking.

Qualifications:

Essential Qualifications:Educated to higher degree level in Chemistry/Biochemistry discipline with at least 4 years relevant experience, or educated to degree level with at least 6 years relevant experience.

Essential Experience:

  • Experience leading scientific teams and providing technical support.
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements.
  • Understanding of GMP.

About Us:

Piramal Group has pursued a twin strategy of both organic and inorganic growth, driven by its core values. We strive for inclusive growth while adhering to ethical practices.

Equal employment opportunity:

Piramal Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

About The Team:

Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS)is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle.

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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