When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality, and innovation.  With revenues of $24 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. 

The Job:
To manage, co-ordinate and implement the development of analytical methodologies for the analysis of pharmaceutical materials, procured from, or manufactured on behalf of, the clients.
 
To assume responsibility for the analytical activities of assigned projects within PDS, Milton Park. To oversee the execution of project and functional activities as required and to represent the function on client project teams.
 
Use extensive experience to validate and apply analytical methods to drug substance and drug product samples in support of PDS development projects ensuring that all current Patheon Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices, current Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), safety requirements, corporate quality standards and client agreed project commitments are achieved. 
 
Working with the manager to assume delegated responsibility for the development and training of and planning within the team, and for maintaining compliant processes within the laboratory.
 
What you’ll do:

• Liaising with the manager to adjust the activities of the assigned projects to complete projects to the required quality and agreed deadlines.
• Working with the manager to ensure full utilisation of the teams resources available to ensure maximum effectiveness in achieving project objectives.
• To ensure that appropriate levels of GMP compliance are maintained in the AD laboratories.
• To generate, assimilate and evaluate technical and scientific data and issue reports in line with project objectives.
• To employ the principle of continuous improvement and a basis of teamwork in day to day activities.
• To set and maintain appropriate goals and standards of performance for self and taking the initiative to achieve breakthroughs.
• To ensure individuals interact and exchange ideas within the group and with other scientists, to foster a creative culture.
• To have an appropriate system for monitoring the progress of job activities and assignments; recommending and taking corrective action, when necessary.
• Assisting manager to effectively manage multiple conflicting or simultaneous priorities.
• To provide clear status reports of projects to internal / client representatives at appropriate times.
• To participate actively in meetings, and take a leadership role when required.
• To be fully conversant with international, national and company requirements which apply to pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, employee safety and personnel management, and to apply them.
• Ensure that all cGMP and safety training is conducted in conformance with Departmental, Site and Corporate requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of their direct reports hours in timesheet (or equivalent) software.
• Manage the value capture savings for the AD department, ensuring the PPI lead is updated
• Ensure all support tasks are delivered on time to allow the smooth flow of project work through the department
• Raises barriers/waste both within AD and across departments and escalates these appropriately to department management
• Management of team KPIs (Utilisation, OTD, RFT, % bulk prepared and CT)
• Responsible for conducting monthly 1:1s with direct reports and at a minimum 2 reviews of objectives and an appraisal each year.
• Performs other reasonable duties as assigned.

• Chemistry degree
• Has a high level of pharmaceutical and technical knowledge and awareness of the drug development process.  Also aware of the regulatory aspects and how these influence the work they do
• Knowledge of multiple dosage forms and associated techniques; Possible specialist knowledge in one or more areas
• Has an increased knowledge on how to perform method development or troubleshooting and a thorough knowledge of method validation
• Supervisory, project and technical experience
• Availability to work shift patterns of 4 days on 4 days off

• Competitive base salary
• Additional shift premium
• Annual bonus
• Free on-site car parking
• Contributory Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits

About us: 
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.  
 
Our global team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivalled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon 
 
With Thermo Fisher Scientific, it’s not just a career.  It’s a chance to realise your best – professionally and personally. 
 
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 
 
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