Lead Scientist (Bioanalysis)

Location: Harrogate, United Kingdom; onsite at hirify.global's UK site.

Company

Global laboratory services provider supporting healthcare, pharmaceutical, research, and diagnostic organizations through science, data, technology, and laboratory services.

What you will do

• Lead bioanalytical LC-MS/MS method development, validation, sample analysis, and study activities.
• Serve as Study Director, Principal Investigator, or Responsible Scientist for regulated and non-regulated studies.
• Develop, review, and approve protocols, validation plans, reports, and study data.
• Provide scientific oversight for GLP, GCP, regulatory, and client requirements.
• Act as the primary scientific contact for clients, managing project requirements, expectations, risks, and scope changes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop scientific staff while managing multiple complex projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Significant experience in bioanalytical method development, validation, and regulated study conduct within a Contract Research Organization environment.
• Previous experience as a Study Director, Principal Investigator, and/or Responsible Scientist for regulated bioanalytical studies.
• Thorough understanding of GLP, GCP, and global regulatory requirements for bioanalytical studies.
• Strong scientific data interpretation, technical troubleshooting, regulatory decision-making, client management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Leadership, mentoring, and project management experience with the ability to manage high-volume workloads while maintaining quality and compliance.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a science-focused laboratory environment supporting healthcare and pharmaceutical research.
• Collaborate with clients and scientific teams on studies of varying complexity.
• Contribute to initiatives focused on scientific excellence, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to inclusion and belonging.