Principal Scientist
CV-LibrarySandwich, KentpermanentPosted: 20 September 2026
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An exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Scientist with strong analytical method development expertise to take on a project leadership role within a global pharmaceutical organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead analytical method development and optimisation projects, with chromatography as the core technical focus including HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS and SFC.
* Provide expert input into method validation protocols and reports.
* Lead projects and provide technical direction across multidisciplinary teams.
* Act as a key client contact, confidently addressing challenging technical questions and project issues.
* Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex analytical challenges.
* Mentor and provide technical leadership to analytical scientists.
* Ensure analytical activities are delivered to appropriate quality and GMP standards.
Key Requirements
* Strong industry background in analytical chemistry, ideally within a CRO/CDMO, pharmaceutical or similar environment.
* Extensive experience in chromatographic method development.
* Proven experience working with method validation protocols and reports.
* Strong project management and/or scientific leadership experience.
* Confident, professional and technically credible when dealing directly with clients.
* Ability to troubleshoot complex analytical problems and communicate solutions effectively.
* Strong GMP experience.
Note:
Applicants must have permanent eligibility to work in the UK to be considered.
📩 Interested in discussing the opportunity? Get in touch for a confidential conversation
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Scientist with strong analytical method development expertise to take on a project leadership role within a global pharmaceutical organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead analytical method development and optimisation projects, with chromatography as the core technical focus including HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS and SFC.
* Provide expert input into method validation protocols and reports.
* Lead projects and provide technical direction across multidisciplinary teams.
* Act as a key client contact, confidently addressing challenging technical questions and project issues.
* Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex analytical challenges.
* Mentor and provide technical leadership to analytical scientists.
* Ensure analytical activities are delivered to appropriate quality and GMP standards.
Key Requirements
* Strong industry background in analytical chemistry, ideally within a CRO/CDMO, pharmaceutical or similar environment.
* Extensive experience in chromatographic method development.
* Proven experience working with method validation protocols and reports.
* Strong project management and/or scientific leadership experience.
* Confident, professional and technically credible when dealing directly with clients.
* Ability to troubleshoot complex analytical problems and communicate solutions effectively.
* Strong GMP experience.
Note:
Applicants must have permanent eligibility to work in the UK to be considered.
📩 Interested in discussing the opportunity? Get in touch for a confidential conversation