Analytical Team Leader

Job title:

Analytical Team Leader

Company:

Almac Group

Job description

Who We Are:Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.Description:Analytical Team LeaderLocation: CharnwoodHours: 37.5 per week Mon-FriSalary: CompetitiveBusiness Unit: Pharma ServicesOpen To: Internal & External ApplicantsRef No.: HRJOB10428The RoleIn this role, you will provide leadership, training, and operational support to your team, ensuring the successful completion of cleaning verification/validation projects. Your responsibilities include defining analytical strategies, managing team performance, and implementing improvements. You’ll handle technical assessments for quotations, support business development, and ensure cGMP compliance. Additionally, you’ll manage resources, oversee SAR investigations, and maintain laboratory equipment calibration. You will also deputize for the Group Leader and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the expected quality standards. Lastly, you will prepare, review, and approve necessary documentation and report progress to departmental management.Please see attached job description for further details.Key RequirementsApplicants must have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the UKEssential criteria· BSc (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a Life Science subject with a significant chemistry component· Significant experience of:Stability study design and testingHPLC method DevelopmentHPLC method ValidationDissolution Method DevelopmentDissolution Method Validation· Significant experience of supervising and cGMP laboratory activities and staff· A thorough understanding of the pharmaceutical drug development process, and experience preparing regulatory CMC dossier sections· Experience of using statistical data analysis techniques and designing statistically relevant experiments· Proven ability to successfully lead business improvement projects using recognised process improvement techniques (e.g., six sigma, lean etc.)Desirable criteria· MSc/PhD (or equivalent) in a Chemistry or Life Science with a significant chemistry component· Previous experience of analytical development for sterile pharmaceuticals· Previous experience of implementing major laboratory change projects e.g., implementing LIMS software· Be trained as a Six Sigma greenbelt or above.· Proven ability to manage direct reports and deal with people management challengesPlease see attached job description for further details of criteria.Apply NowApply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.Closing DateWe will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Wednesday 12 Mar 2025RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.Skills and attributes:

• Drug Development
• Chemistry
• cGMP
• Dissolution
• HPLC
• HPLC method development

Expected salary

Location

Loughborough, Leicestershire

Job date

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 02:45:20 GMT

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