As a Technical Expert you will have accountability for leading, managing and driving the TQA promise, you will demonstrate your expertise across technical areas and have the confidence to provide support and guidance on specific techniques to both Colleagues and Clients.
We need you to have:
Essential skills and experience:
- BSc / MSc/ PhD in Biochemistry/Chemistry (or related scientific discipline) is essential. Education and work-related experience required with at least 5 years direct experience analytical development, preferably in a pharmaceutical/biotech industry setting.
- LC-MS, including high-resolution accurate mass analysis for elucidation of intact mass, protein/peptide sequencing, PTMs including oxidation, deamidation or glycosylation and disulphide bridge mapping.
- Can recognise the positive and negative impacts of utilising particular methods with a view to providing the best solution to the Client. Ensuring that all processes are aligned to the needs of the Client and fit with the schedule of works.
- Strong experience of creating mass spectrometry, chromatography and sample preparation methods.
- Solutions-focused with the ability to independently troubleshoot and source solutions, convey these to both Clients and members of the business in a methodical and simplistic way.
- Clear written and verbal communications skills with the ability to clearly convey processes, results and key messages and able to build rapport, quickly and effectively.
Desirable skills and experience:
- Experience of working alongside Business Development and Marketing Teams, supporting business strategy, increasing the activity pipeline through recommendation of services which fit with our Client offering of end to end service.
- Experience of technical supervision, coaching and mentoring or leading small teams of people or scientific projects.
- A good understanding of the overall drug development process from discovery through to launch.
- Experience in delivering CMC content or contributions to regulatory filings for clinical and commercial products.
- Experience of working in a GxP regulatory laboratory with strong understanding of GMP principle and a good understanding of the requirements of ICH Q6B
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
This role will provide the opportunity for technical leadership within our protein characterisation group, designing and overseeing product characterisation performed within the laboratory, inputting into strategic direction of the group as well as overseeing research activity performed in order to ensure methodologies remain at the cutting edge of technology.
- Provide technical expertise within the biologics characterisation team, responsible for design of study and the scientific integrity of multiple analytical projects undertaken by the laboratory.
- Provide strategic direction to ensure our services remain the best possible solutions for our clients within the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Lead on R&D activities within the Biologics team producing research material for publication and presentation at industry events.
- Assist the Laboratory Manager in establishing Development Training plans for all team members
In this opportunity you’ll be joining our Chemical and pharma team, based at Intertek Pharmaceutical Services Manchester (IPSM), Blackley Manchester.
WHAT WE OFFER
Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.
- Competitive salary/benefits
- Development and career opportunities around the Globe
- Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.
Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.
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