Lead Analytical Scientist

Lead Analytical Scientist

Join Ipsen Wrexham at an exciting time, where you’ll contribute to the manufacture of novel and innovative oncology therapies. This contract role, until the end of December
2027, supports the introduction and manufacture of a high‑profile drug within our portfolio.

• Lead the development, transfer, validation and optimisation of microbial and analytical methods for a complex biological product.
• Support the successful implementation of products into manufacturing at the Wrexham site.
• Investigate and resolve method and quality issues during development and production.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert, providing technical guidance to cross‑functional teams.
• Ensure all analytical and microbial activities meet GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within analytical sciences.

• Experience in a similar position, with proven method transfer validation within and ideally across sites.
• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques and, ideally, microbiology techniques such as Bioburden, CE‑SDS (capillary electrophoresis) and cIEF (capillary isoelectric focusing).
• Desire to be hands‑on, ensuring appropriate testing capabilities and training of relevant teams through method transfer/development activities.

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