Senior Scientist Translational Developability

Overview

In this role you will lead laboratory work to characterize and de-risk therapeutic antibody and biopharmaceutical candidates within the Translational Developability group. You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams to design experiments that drive clear decision-making data in early discovery. The role combines hands-on lab work with scientific ownership and opportunities to develop technical and leadership capabilities, contributing to innovative therapies. You will help transform discovery leads into potential therapeutics while operating in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Healthcare and wellbeing programmes
• Pension plan membership
• Shares and savings programme
• Hybrid working model

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver antibody-based molecule characterization experiments using chromatography (SEC-HPLC, CIEX-HPLC), ELISA, and flow-based assays
• Analyze and interpret data to provide actionable recommendations to project teams
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to support programme progression and scientific decision making
• Maintain accurate experimental records and generate high-quality documentation including formal reports
• Contribute to assay development, qualification, and optimization to improve throughput and data quality
• Promote safe laboratory practices and support equipment and reagent management

Key requirements

• Advanced degree with relevant laboratory expertise (PhD or MSc) or BSc with equivalent experience
• Independence in analytical/biological techniques (immunoassay, flow cytometry, SEC-HPLC)
• Industry experience in Biotech/Pharma/CRO with large molecules; knowledge of antibody structure/function
• Experience working with human biological materials (serum/plasma)
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills with high attention to detail
• Strong communication skills to present findings to diverse audiences

• Excellent communication
• Attention to detail
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Immunoassays
• Flow cytometry
• SEC-HPLC

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