Laboratory Manager, Analytical Development

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We have an exciting new opportunity for a Laboratory Manager to join our Analytical Development team based in Moulsecoomb, to support Head of Analytical Services with the day to day management of the Analytical Development Team.

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship, we do not hold a sponsorship licence.

About Custom Pharma Services (CPS)

Custom Pharma Services is located in Brighton, UK since 1979 and is a full-service contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) providing services tailored to your needs, no matter how niche or complex. Custom covers the full spectrum of activities from development through commercial manufacturing for both clinical and commercial use. Specialising in Oral Solid Dosage forms with the ability to handle highly potent drugs and poorly bioavailable compounds Custom really is your one stop resource. With direct access to highly skilled experts offering a partnership approach Custom Pharma Services truly has a molecule first mentality, managing all projects with the end in mind. Custom Can!

Custom Pharma Services is an Investors in People Silver accredited workplace where teamwork and support is encouraged, and where every individual is valued and supported to achieve their full potential because if you can, then Custom Can!

What you will be doing

• Ensuring all development activities are established, performed and reported to meet customer, company and statutory /regulatory requirements by effective management of the Development Team.
• Applying an Analytical Quality by Design approach to HPLC method development and validation
• Overseeing the laboratory stability program, to ensure all commercial and development studies have authorised protocols and all time-points are tested on time
• Identifying and prioritising Quality Control support requirements and ensuring they are executed in a timely, organised and complete manner to bring about improvement and analytical efficiency.
• Ensuring applicable quality systems are defined, established, maintained and effectively monitored to identify and close gaps (adverse trends). To achieve site quality objectives and meet company /statutory regulatory requirements.
• Participating in and allocating resources to ensure all analytical development/support activities are sustained and reported with ongoing activities to mitigate identified gaps or adverse trends.
• Improving the development / support group processes and adherence to customer quality requirements by applying principles of GMP.

We are looking for candidates who have;

• Experience in the above role responsibilities
• Degree level qualifications in Chemistry or closely related Science discipline
• A strong chemistry background with previous experience working as a Development Analyst.
• Previous experience within a QC or development environment in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands on analytical validation experience.
• Stability studies experience, including data interpretations and application of regulatory guidelines.
• Management and involvement in multiple projects simultaneously - proven ability to organise and prioritise effectively in these situations.
• An understanding of statistics and application to scientific data.
• A thorough understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice.
• A familiarity with laboratory equipment/ techniques/ procedures and documentation systems.
• An understanding of EU and other specific analytical regulations for the pharmaceutical industry.
• The ability to network and communicate well as part of a larger diverse team.
• High level of attention to detail.
• The ability to follow written procedures with accuracy and efficiency, along with prioritising and managing workload.
• An analytical approach to problem solving.
• The ability to lead and develop a team.
• A working knowledge of cGMP.
• High level of literacy and numeracy.
• Flexibility to meet changing priorities.
• Competence in the use of oral and written presentation skills
• Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Competent in application of statistics to scientific data.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Our benefits package includes:

• Rising holiday allowance to 26 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
• Group personal pension scheme
• Annual profit related company and individual bonus payment based on successful performance
• Life assurance at twice annual salary
• Health Plan with Simply Health including access to a GP or Counselling Services 24/7, money back on prescriptions, optical, dental and physiotherapy
• Ride to work scheme
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Discount Shopping Portal
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Pay
• Employee Referral Scheme bonus of £1,000
• Values based awards
• Free hot drinks vending

Successful candidates will be required to complete a basic disclosure check.

Strictly no agencies please.