Principal Scientist, Analytical

Company overview

Founded in 1999, Asymchem has grown into a leading global integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), renowned for its innovative solutions and commitment to excellence. Our mission is to drive smarter, greener, and more cost-effective manufacturing to support pharmaceutical and biotech research and commercialization. Our research laboratories and small molecule API pilot plant at Discovery Park, Sandwich, UK, is our flagship site for European R&D and we are looking to recruit into key roles.This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative, collaborative, dynamic team of scientists and help shape our operations and the future growth of our organisation.

What we offer

We offer competitive compensation, flexible benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, opportunities to buy or sell holidays, as well as a good work-life balance. Enjoy a fun and rewarding career with daily opportunities to collaborate with highly talented scientists. Additionally, there will be myriad opportunities to learn new technical and interpersonal skills, develop existing strengths, coach and mentor others, while pursuing our company's mission.

Position summary

Analytical Research and Development at Asymchem Ltd UK, is seeking a highly experienced and innovativePrincipal Scientistto join our interdisciplinary research team in Sandwich, Kent. Working within our state-of-the-art laboratories, your role will be to lead and drive strategy, scientific excellence, and innovation in the development and validation of analytical methods from early discovery through to commercialization for our projects.

Asymchem will invest in your development so that you can

• Lead the design and execution of complex analytical strategies across multiple projects and matrix lead analytical project teams.
• Collaborate effectively and lead technical and project discussions with clients.
• Develop and validate robust analytical methods for characterization, release, and stability testing of novel compounds.
• Deploy your excellent knowledge to provide scientific guidance and subject matter expertise across cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and develop junior scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA) and contribute to regulatory filings (INDs, NDAs, etc.).
• Establish and implement testing criteria and complex technical procedures.
• Write and review analytical methods, validation/transfer protocols, and perform all relative analytical testing.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and analytical platforms to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Provide technical support in new project proposals and client quotations.

Qualification, skills and experience

• Bachelor’s, Master’s degreeorPhD in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences (or a related discipline) with significant experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry is essential.
• The ability to communicate effectively both in verbal and written forms is essential.
• A collaborative approach to work in a team environment is essential.
• Proactive planning and organizational skills and the ability of multi-tasking and prioritizing in a highly dynamic environment is essential.
• A very good knowledge of small molecule pharmaceutical development and analytical science, with the ability to apply scientific technical skills and knowledge to projects independently and proactively is highly desirable.
• A good knowledge and understanding of global regulatory expectations, e.g. ICH guidelines, is highly desirable
• Experience in contributing to the authoring of external publications and CMC regulatory submissions is highly desirable.
• Knowledgeable in the use of diverse computational, modelling and digital tools would be beneficial.