Senior Scientific Advisor (Principal Scientist)

Full Job Description

Are you an experienced scientist and leader within the ADME field, wanting to change the way the world discovers new drugs? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you!  

Role: Senior Scientific Advisor (Principal Scientist), Permanent 

Direct Report:   VP, Head of ADME, Physical Chemistry and Analytical Sciences

Hours:  Full time, 37.5 hours per week 

Salary:  Excellent salary dependent on skills and experience, excellent benefits package plus annual bonuses 

Location:  Alderley Park , Macclesfield, SK10 4TG. 

Our Company  

Cyprotex is part of the Evotec Group , a global leader in research. With state-of-the-art facilities and technical expertise, we provide innovative and bespoke assurance tailored to each of our client’s needs. Cyprotex specialises in in-vitro and in-silico ADME-Tox services. This includes in vitro ADME screening to support discovery projects, regulatory in vitro ADME and DDI studies during preclinical and clinical development, specialist mechanistic in vitro human and animal toxicity models (e.g., 3D models and MEA electrophysiology) and PBPK/QSAR modelling expertise. As well as supporting clients directly, we have a strong focus on R&D.

The Role of Senior Scientific Advisor (Principal Scientist)

As a Senior Scientific Advisor, you will be working closely with other members of the ADME teams supporting both commercial and R&D projects, engaging with external partners and driving and developing opportunities for collaboration and partnership. In addition, as a visible leader across the business, utilizing excellent communication, organizational and technical skills, you will support the training and development of staff, improving the ADME teams’ knowledge and processes.

Key Responsibilities  

• To be a senior point of contact across the ADME teams providing scientific guidance and technical support to senior team members.
• Provides support to other team and functional leaders with technical calls and new client opportunities.
• Identifies and drives cross-group (function) opportunities for R&D, new service development and new technology assessment.
• Supports design of ADME data interpretation tools and strategy.
• Works alongside the Cyprotex Senior Leadership and Business development teams to engage with potential and existing external partners to build relationships and promote Cyprotex’s services.
• Contributes to training of staff and acts as a coach and mentor across teams, working with individuals or teams where additional scientific or leadership support may be required.
• Acts as subject matter expert across ADME providing technical expertise and support across Cyprotex and Evotec sites in accordance with VP.
• Contributes to cross-functional collaboration with other Principal Scientists
• Keeps up to date with scientific literature advances, developments, and regulatory guidelines in the area of ADME and informs the teams of relevant developments.
• To ensure accurate and complete documentation of all activities as required by relevant SOPs and Quality policies.
• To be responsible for managing and coordinating multiple projects/activities within the group with a results-driven approach.
• To proactively take the initiative to improve processes and make efficiency gains in assays.
• To encourage a continuous improvement culture and to manage projects to completion.
• To ensure work is performed to an exceptionally high standard, within specified time frames, ensuring QC procedures are strictly adhered to.
• To participate in internal and external partner meetings as and when required.
• To ensure appropriate Health and Safety procedures are always followed in the workplace.

Education, Qualifications and Experience  

• Extensive experience working within a DMPK environment, designing and scoping routine and more mechanistic assays to characterise DMPK properties, in addition to providing data interpretation and context is essential. Experience in developing DMPK strategies and engaging with external stakeholders is preferable.
• BSc/MSc, or higher, in relevant field.
• Line management and/or direct coaching, mentoring experience.
• Knowledge of general laboratory processes, experience with laboratory automation and analytical technology is advantageous
• Strong communication and leadership skills to organise and collaborate cross-team efforts to deliver high quality scientific projects in fast-paced environment.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package:

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Private health insurance with BUPA for the employee and their partner/family under the company scheme.
• Private dental cover, on completion (but not subject to) of your 3-month probationary period.
• Wellbeing support 24/7 and counselling services
• Permanent health insurance provides 75% of the base salary after the qualifying period.
• Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme. This is a discretionary benefit.
• Career progression within the company, we have excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities.
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more!

Onsite Facilities

• The company pays for secure onsite parking.
• Restaurant, café, and a gastro pub
• Gym and workout studio, running, walking, and cycling routes.
• Good public transport links with the shuttle bus service.

Interested?

Apply NOW  – please upload your up-to-date CV and covering letter to Workday via our website, careers page.

Closing Date: 27/02/2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Powell, .

Evotec is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming individuals regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, age, nationality, religious denomination, or disability. We match our role based on your suitability and experience.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider European applications with the right skills and experience. All roles will be subject to a security screening check.

Direct applications only – No agencies please.

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FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.