Team Leader Analytical Development

We’re seeking a proactive and methodical Team Leader to manage and oversee our Analytical Development team in our state-of-the-art Biopharma labs (focusing on monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) and other therapeutic proteins). Managing the progress of analytical work to GLP standards, you’ll contribute scientific expertise by performing a broad range of analytical techniques, including Chromatography (HPLC, UPLC, RP, SEC/GPC, IEX, Affinity Chromatography), Spectroscopy (UV-Vis, Plate Reader) and Capillary Electrophoresis (CE, cIEF, icIEF, CE-SDS) and LCMS.

Working closely with the Analytical Development Group Lead, you’ll help to form strategic plans to support proposed lab activities and design new processes (including protein / antibody analytical characterisation workflows), drawing on your own experience to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Overseeing a small team, you’ll cascade departmental plans and work with individuals to identify their strengths and development areas for support. In addition, you may transfer in or develop and qualify methods for the structural characterisation of our protein products and process-related impurities – this will include leading method transfer activities to manufacturing sites for lot release assays.

To support the smooth running of the department, you will complete COSHH, risk assessments, safety audits and maintain equipment-specific SOPs, producing data summary and progress reports for the R&D Leadership Team. You will also undertake technical troubleshooting, helping to flag equipment breakdowns / maintenance needs and also support in identifying and purchasing novel state of the art equipment.

The Person: Experience in a similar Senior Scientist / Team Leader role within a biopharma / biotech lab sector, with expertise in protein / antibody chemistry / analysis (e.g. Characterisation, Method Development / Optimisation, Process Analytics, Formulation, QC or R&D). Strong organisation and interpersonal skills, experienced in leading, building and motivating a team. Experience and good technical knowledge in the following techniques: Chromatography (HPLC, UPLC), Capillary Electrophoresis (cIEF, CE-SDS) and Mass Spectrometry. Excellent understanding of therapeutic antibody / protein quality attributes as well as the analytical testing techniques involved for antibodies. Highly analytical with a good attention to detail; can follow instructions closely but can identify when further guidance/work is required. Excellent communication skills (in written and spoken English), you’re confident liaising with all levels of seniority and navigating cultural differences. Good IT and data analysis skills using MS Excel and the ability to learn new systems quickly. Degree / Masters / PhD level qualification in a life science, biochemistry, pharmacy, chemistry, biomedical science or other technical scientific discipline.

The Rewards: In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.

How to Apply: If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success then we would like to hear from you. Please complete your Candidate Profile on our careers site to apply for this role. The closing date is 30th June 2025.

A Bit About Us: Accord Healthcare Europe is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in Europe. Accord has one of the largest market footprints of any European generic and biosimilars companies selling generic medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This global footprint enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to national health systems supporting healthcare professionals to transform patient lives worldwide. The approach of Accord is agile and inventive, always seeking to improve products and patients' access to them. Accord are driven to think differently and deliver more for the benefit of patients worldwide. To continue our growth, we’re looking for the best and brightest technical minds and forward-thinking business professionals. Keeping our people at the heart of all we do, we offer rewarding opportunities for those looking for continued personal and professional growth, investing in training and development tailored to each individual’s focus. So, if you’re looking for an inclusive company to take your career to the next level, you’re certainly in the right place; come and join us to make it better.