Study Director (Senior) – Immunoassay – Relocate to Australia!

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced scientist to join a mid-size bioanalytical testing company based in Adelaide, Australia. This is a fantastic chance to relocate and be sponsored by a one of Australia’s most exciting and dynamic lifescience companies. The company is looking for talented EU scientists who are open to relocation, they will provide full sponsorship and assistance.

Responsibilities

• Perform the role of Study Director and/or Principal Investigator with overarching responsibility for assigned studies, with support from trained and experienced Study Directors as required. Responsibilities include:
  • Manage studies to ensure timelines are firstly set appropriately taking into account, company and external stakeholder requirements, and once set, ensure timelines are achieved.
  • Communicate effectively with external stakeholders (i.e. clients, Clinical Research Organisations (CROs)).
  • Communicate with internal stakeholders (i.e. operations, Quality Assurance (QA), management) to ensure project progression.
  • Ensure the scientific integrity and regulatory compliance of study data by (at minimum) the review of all runs.
  • Troubleshoot scientific issues by liaising with appropriate groups including Research & Development (R&D), operations, management.
• Coordinate with operations and, in particular, the Lead Analyst to ensure operational progression of studies
• Liaise with R&D to ensure smooth transition of methods into validation.

Requirements

• Experience managing studies in an immunoassay laboratory (from UK or EU)
• 2+ years experience with Method Development
• Experience from inception to close out
• A passion for science and joining a company focussed on personal development and innovative R&D
• Able (and willing!) to relocate to Adelaide, Australia with support (financial and visa) provided by the company

Following your application Simon Trebilcock, a specialist Scientific Recruiter with over 8 years’ experience recruiting in the field will discuss the opportunity with you in detail. He will be more than happy to answer any questions relating to the pharmaceutical industry and the potential for your career growth. The conversation can also progress further to discussing other opportunities which are also available right now or will be imminently becoming available.

This position has been highly popular, and it is likely that it will close prematurely. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please click ‘apply’ or contact Simon Trebilcock for any further information

Email -  strebilcock@planet-pharma.co.uk

Telephone - +44 (0) 203 868 1001 .

A note from the author – Simon Trebilcock

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from minority groups are less likely to apply to job adverts unless they meet every single qualification. At Planet Pharma we are dedicated to building diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the advert, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.