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Senior Analytical Scientist

CK Group
Macclesfield
9 months ago
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Senior Analytical Scientist

CK Group are recruiting for a Senior Analytical Scientist, to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry, based in Macclesfield, on a contract basis for 12 months.

Salary:

Hourly: £26.00 PAYE or £50.68 Umbrella – this role is inside IR35.

Senior Analytical Scientist Role:

Lead the analytical development activities to support development and supply of drug product during the early clinical phases. Identify and develop the analytical methodologies that support project progression through early development. Conduct lab-based experimental work to generate data to support progression of your own and other projects. This will include compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice where appropriate. Author the relevant sections of regulatory submissions and prepare responses to regulatory questions. Interpret analytical data and draw reliable conclusions and recommendations to influence project progression. Develop the risk assessments and stability and control strategies that ensure our patients receive a safe and efficacious drug product.

Your Background:

A BSc, MSc, PhD or equivalent in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry. An understanding of analytical science inputs into early phase drug product development and clinical supply (for example risk assessment, stability strategy, control strategy). An understanding of analytical techniques used to characterise drug products in early phase development and for clinical supply. Experience in the pharmaceutical or similar research or manufacturing industry. Experience of authoring CMC content for the analytical aspects of drug product regulatory filings (desirable).

Company:

Our client is a global research-based bio pharmaceutical company, with a major UK presence who are committed to making a meaningful impact on people’s lives with life-changing medicines. This is a worldwide brand name which will not only look fantastic on your CV for years to come but also offer inspiring and rewarding work.

Location:

This role is based at our clients Macclesfield site

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