WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

To continue our growth as a premier Contract Research Organisation, Pharmaron is opening a new Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) Laboratory at our Hoddesdon site. We are looking for a Senior Scientist to join this new team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing clinical AMS enabled studies, including mass balance, metabolite profiling and identification and IVPK (absolute bioavailability).

REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD, MSc or BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics or related subject
• Experience of managing analytical studies within a GxP setting
• Experience of working in drug discovery and/or development projects with appreciation of related disciplines
• Managing external collaborations
• Experience of managing analytical studies / projects in support of Phase I trials (e.g. hADME / SAD / MAD) is desirable
• Experience of coordinating / prioritizing multiple projects to meet internal and external timelines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present scientific findings to colleagues and clients
• Effective problem solving and analysis skills
• Flexible mindset with the ability to take the initiative.
  Our Company: “We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges”.
  We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.

Our Hoddesdon campus in Hertfordshire is a hub of innovation and excellence. It has over 5,000m2 of premier R&D space, including state-of-the-art GMP facilities for API, formulation and process chemistry.

• We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
• We offer state of the art working environment in our specialist Rushen site.
• We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.

• To act as analytical project manager on mass balance, metabolite profiling and identification and IVPK (absolute bioavailability) studies
• Prepare analytical work plans and study reports and SOPs as required
• To understand (through hand-on laboratory training), the analytical techniques and procedures involved in AMS-enabled clinical studies
• Take full responsibility for the conduct of experimental work required to successfully fulfil all the requirements of a study to the timelines stated in the Study Plan.
• To review study data and prepare summaries and study updates for internal and external reporting
• Contribute to the review and QC checking of all relevant study data packages and reports prior to submission to Quality Assurance as required.
• To collaborate with other AMS teams and Pharmaron stakeholders
• Work closely with clinical site and client to ensure requirements in terms of timelines are understood and can be met.
• Plan work to ensure revenue recognition milestones on assigned studies are met and flagging up any issues early.
• Actively contribute to client visits and teleconferences as appropriate.
• Address findings arising from QA audits and process inspections.
• To collaborate with global AMS and metabolism team members and contribute towards continuous improvement and efficiency optimization
• Contribute to the building of a high performing, passionate team responsive to client needs through managing group objectives and coaching and mentoring junior team members.