Job Description
The Process Chemistry Team Leader will support emerging biotech customers in the development of processes suitable for Phase 2b and beyond, and facilitate their technology transfer into manufacture.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver chemistry development programmes to cost, quality and time demands.
* Lead and contribute to process chemistry team efforts on process development projects, with a focus on late-stage development, technology transfer, manufacturing/CMC support for clients.
* Contribute to the improvement of process development workflows to maximise efficiency.
* Liaise with clients at technical meetings and compile high-quality project updates and reports.
* Ensure team resources, skill sets and capabilities meet current customer needs, with clear plans for the future.
* Recruit and induct new team members.
Requirements:
* A PhD in chemistry or related subject, plus industrial experience in process development of scalable processes. Alternatively, a Master's degree in chemistry or related subject, with additional industrial experience equivalent to a PhD.
* Understanding of organic synthesis and process development, including practical techniques.
* Experience of technology transfer of chemical processes to a manufacturing environment.
* Background knowledge of API manufacture and CMC topics, such as cGMP manufacturing, analytical requirements, ICH guidelines and regulatory approach.
* Excellent project management and communication skills.
* Background understanding of materials sciences/solid state aspects of API development and manufacturing.
* Ability to act as a line manager and mentor for scientists.
Benefits:
Competitive salary, 25 days holiday increasing with service, 2 volunteering days, private healthcare, pension scheme, life cover and other company benefits.