Job Description
CK Group are working in partnership with a leading UK life sciences biotechnology company, to recruit an experienced Virologist at a Principal Scientist level who has significant project management experience, to join them at their site based in East London on a permanent basis.
The Company:
An industry-leading clinical development services business based in East London.
The Role:
* Provide scientific expertise, leadership and advice to multiple projects.
* Develop training plans and deliver study management training programs alongside line managers.
* Training, mentoring and supervising all Senior Research Scientists and Study Leads.
* Client facing role, supporting in the setup of their projects.
Responsibilities:
* Provide full Study Management function.
* Provide technical advice and expertise in clinical study design, in line with client requirements.
* Attend client meetings and conferences as a technical expert in virology, viral challenge model and GMP Virus.
* Provide expert understanding of the mechanism of action of viral infection and antiviral drugs and vaccines.
* Have an expert knowledge in the field of virology as well as a thorough understanding of developments in assay technologies.
* Oversee the initiation of the study plans and assign resource for the execution of scientific experiments.
Your Background:
* Degree in relevant scientific subject or PhD in Biological Science.
* Expert Virology knowledge gained throughout academia and industry.
* Good working knowledge of GCP labs and ICH GCP standards.
* Ability to supervise and mentor.
* Experienced in project management and providing technical support to senior key stakeholders and clients.
Apply:
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 107166 in all correspondence.