Lead Scientist – Potency, ELISA & Cell-Based Analytics (Biotech)

Location: Slough, United Kingdom; fully site-based

Company

hirify.global is a global life sciences company with more than 30 sites across five continents, helping customers develop and manufacture medicines.

What you will do

• Lead multiple complex analytical projects, including method development, establishment, and pre-validation activities.
• Implement new technologies and customer-specific analytical methods.
• Act as a technical expert in potency ELISA, cell-based methods, and/or SPR/Biacore.
• Design and execute complex experimental strategies, translating customer needs into practical solutions.
• Analyse data, troubleshoot issues, lead investigations, and provide robust scientific insights.
• Mentor junior scientists and drive innovation, risk identification, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Degree or Master's qualification in Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong laboratory experience in analytical or bioanalytical development.
• Expertise in potency ELISA and cell-based assays, including method development and troubleshooting, and/or strong experience with Biacore/SPR techniques and data interpretation.
• Ability to lead complex projects and influence outcomes across multiple teams and sites.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Passion for mentoring, collaboration, and scientific excellence.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile career opportunities and a dynamic working culture.
• Inclusive and ethical workplace built around collaboration, accountability, excellence, passion, and integrity.
• Performance-recognition compensation programs.
• Benefits vary according to role and location.
• In-person collaboration supports technical precision and high standards for medicine manufacturing.