technical services engineer Macclesfield, England
Job description
Process Chemistry Team Leader
Location Alderley Park, Cheshire, England
Job Type Permanent
Salary £50,000 - £80,000
Date posted 5th April 2023
Start date ASAP
The Company
Sai Life Sciences is a leading global Contract Research & Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) that provides integrated drug substance services to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. With recently expanded process development labs in Manchester, UK & Hyderabad, India, and increased commercial manufacturing capacity in Bidar, India, Sai is working with 7 of the top 10 pharma companies globally, as well as many leading smaller biotech companies. We work with our clients to accelerate the discovery, development and manufacture of complex small molecules for a healthier tomorrow. With more than 2500 staff globally and ambitious growth plans, our vision is to support our global innovator partners to bring 25 new medicines to life by 2025.
Marking the completion of 20 years since inception in 2019, the company began an organisation-wide initiative to significantly expand and upgrade its R&D and manufacturing facilities, deepen scientific & technological capabilities, strengthen automation and data systems, and above all raise the bar for safety, quality and customer focus. Guided by the insights and feedback from its customers, it committed to investing over US$150M between 2019 and 2023. Part of this investment in 2020 were the new state of the art laboratories in our centre of excellence for process chemistry and analytical development at the Alderley Park Science Park, situated on the outskirts of Manchester, where we are now looking to expand our team. Our overall team currently consists of >70 multi-disciplinary scientists (chemists, analysts and engineers).
Non-GMP manufacture of kg quantities of intermediates and APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) is currently possible within our bespoke Scale-up laboratory facility. A new GMP Kilo-lab facility was created which can prepare kg quantities of GMP API suitable for early phase clinical studies. The developed processes may then be transferred to Sai’s manufacturing sites in India for further scale-up as required.
This is a great opportunity to work with an expanding global organisation and work closely with some of the most innovative biotech and pharma companies on their most important programs.
The role will be based in Alderley Park, Cheshire, UK and will require the right to work in the UK. Occasional travel, domestic and international to India may be required.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Scientific Leader who is seeking a new challenge.
You will join a team that identifies, develops and optimises synthetic routes to APIs, supporting both early and late phase development.
The candidate would lead a team of process chemists and would also be expected to generate and review technical proposals for potential new projects and to lead the delivery of the client’s chemistry projects.
The successful candidate will have a background in Organic Chemistry combined with demonstrated expertise in synthetic route and process development for the manufacture of APIs, intermediates and raw materials, technology transfer and scale-up
The successful candidate will also have experience of line management and enabling the personal development of a small team.
Experience in quality by design, statistical experimental design and preparation for regulatory submissions would also be advantageous.
Essential Requirements
Higher or bachelor's degree in chemistry or related scientific discipline with relevant experience in Process or Synthetic Chemistry Project or Team Leadership.
Experienced in the design, development and optimisation of chemistry routes and processes for the scale-up of novel APIs, intermediates and raw materials, working alongside analysts and engineers.
A demonstrated ability to manage several projects in different stages of development at the same time and to lead and drive the scientific output of those projects.
Strong scientific track record with both project and line leadership experience.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
To be part of the process chemistry departmental leadership team and contribute to departmental objective setting and continuous improvement.
Line management and personal development responsibility for a team of process chemists.
Responsible for the scientific output of the chemistry team and their contribution to customer projects.
Act as the key interface between the Sai team and the customer on chemistry projects.
Key Attributes
Excellent communication; both verbal and written.
Ability to build global relationships with colleagues in India and partner organisations
Ability to influence key stakeholders.
A team player and proven leader.
Conscientious with a can-do attitude and good attention to detail.
Good project management and supervisory skills.
The Offer
A competitive Salary and Benefits package including company pension, health and life insurance, 28days holiday per year and enhanced family leave.
Work in a state-of-the-art facility on one of the country's leading Biotech & Life Science Parks.
Flexible working hours and conditions to suit the right candidate.
Next steps
Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] with details of the role that you are applying for.
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Please note that Sai Life Sciences Ltd is unable to sponsor the visas for any candidates for the above role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000.00-£80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
