At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead analytical strategy and deliver high-quality data across diverse client projects.
- Company: Leading UK scientific organisation with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, mentoring opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to high standards and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in analytical science while mentoring the next generation of scientists.
- Qualifications: PhD in Chemistry and strong experience in method development and project management.
The predicted salary is between 57000 - 57000 £ per year.
A leading UK scientific organisation is seeking an experienced Principal Scientist (Analytical) to provide senior scientific leadership and hands-on expertise across a diverse portfolio of client projects. This is a high-impact role for an analytical specialist who excels at method development, problem-solving, and driving high-quality data delivery within regulated environments.
The Role
You will shape analytical strategy, design and interpret complex studies, and act as a trusted scientific partner to multidisciplinary teams. Combining technical authority with practical laboratory work, you’ll ensure analytical approaches are robust, compliant, and aligned with project and regulatory expectations. Alongside project delivery, you’ll play a key role in mentoring colleagues, strengthening analytical capability, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing scientific culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead analytical strategy and delivery across small molecules and emerging modalities.
- Design, execute, and interpret complex analytical studies to support process development and technical investigations.
- Provide expertise across techniques such as UPLC-MS, SFC, NMR, GC-MS and advanced characterisation methods.
- Drive method development, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with R&D chemists, process chemists, project teams, quality colleagues, and clients.
- Uphold the highest standards of data integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Mentor and develop scientists, supporting capability building and knowledge sharing.
- Manage projects effectively, ensuring timelines, quality, and client expectations are met.
About You
You will bring:
- A PhD in Chemistry (or equivalent postgraduate qualification).
- Strong experience in method development / analytical development.
- A solid background in drug substance / API analytical science.
- Proven experience managing projects within a scientific or regulated environment.
- Broad technical expertise across modern analytical instrumentation.
- A passion for delivering high-quality, compliant analytical science.
- A collaborative, supportive approach to mentoring and team development.
- Ideally, experience working within GMP-regulated analytical laboratories.
Locations
Principal Scientist in Kent, Sandwich employer: Nexus Life Sciences
As an Analytical Scientist at our innovative pharmaceutical company, you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development and mentorship. With competitive salaries and a commitment to GMP compliance, we offer a rewarding environment where your contributions directly impact patient health and safety, all while being part of a vibrant community dedicated to scientific excellence.
