Senior Scientist​/Associate Principal Scientist - Process Chemistry

Talentmark are recruiting for a Senior Scientist/Associate Principal Scientist - Process Chemistry on behalf of a growing drug development partner who support clients across the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. This role will be based in Cardiff, on a permanent basis.

• Working collaboratively on a range of client programmes, applying technical expertise to solve challenging problems across drug discovery and development.
• Technically leading projects/work packages for our customers, under the guidance of a senior manager.
• Designing experimental work for yourself, and other scientists (as required), conducting laboratory work and interpreting results to draw conclusions.
• Applying scientific judgement to troubleshoot and solve technical challenges.
• Delivering project milestones to agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Presenting data clearly to project teams and clients, both written and verbal.
• Supporting and mentoring more junior Scientists.
• Maintaining excellent standards of documentation, data integrity, and laboratory safety.

• Educated to MSc or PhD level in a relevant chemistry field.
• Significant relevant industry experience in process chemistry in drug discovery.
• Experience with late-stage process optimisation, encompassing activities such as impurity fate and purge, PAR/NOR studies, robustness studies, technology transfer and/or support of manufacturing campaigns.
• Experience in a CRO environment would be beneficial.
• Strong experimental design and data interpretation skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to teams.

It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.