Job Ref: 213315607

Date: 2021-03-08 15:13:55

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This is a fantastic senior management-level opportunity for a Head of Technical position where you will employ your technical expertise in a role with responsibilities for the project management of chemical data generation toward new chemical substance (pesticide, biocide, pharmaceutical active) submission but also providing you the platform to expand the scope and brand recognition of this small CRO service provider. Based in the South East, the Head of Technical role is ideal for an accomplished scientist with a laboratory-based background in fields such as pharmaceutical, (eco)toxicology, regulatory affairs or agrochemicals.

Your day to day duties as the Head of Technical will be:

Managing personnel and projects involving chemical data for regulated product submission against various regulatory, timeline and budgetary constraints
Line management of analytical staff and study directors to ensure regulatory (GLP) compliance
Calibration and qualification of new analytical laboratory equipment
Continuous improvement of data integrity and internal processes, including I.T. software
Development of business from key clients via quotation generation and technical support

You will be an ideal candidate with this background:

A degree, or higher, in a related scientific field
A track record in study direction in a relevant GxP-compliant sector
The ability to appreciate the commercial factors of a regulated product-driven role
Prior experience of environmental fate, metabolism, residues or related CRO activities
Prior line management experience

Interviews are already being arranged so I would like you to apply immediately with a CV (Word document format, 2 pages maximum) so as to not miss out on the opportunity.

Note my client is unable to sponsor visas for those without eligibility to work in the UK.

Why should your scientific specialist recruiter be Dr Paul Mears, Head of Chemical recruitment, at Science Solutions?

The team I manage here focus solely on matching scientists to positions in the UK speciality chemical industry, and related areas such as drug discovery and agrochemicals, which is where my own experience and network position me best for clients and job seekers alike. Supplemented by a background working in the speciality chemicals and fragrance and flavours sectors, I completed academic studies with a PhD in organic chemistry at the University of Manchester, which came after graduating with a BSc at the University of Leeds' famous Colour & Polymer Chemistry department. Following a short post-doctoral research post I built up four years' experience in recruiting scientists into new jobs. Full references and testimonials of successful assignments such as Technical Directors, Heads of Operations and quick turnarounds for urgent laboratory needs can be found on my LinkedIn profile – search Paul Mears

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