Scientist 1

Title:

Scientist 1

Company:

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

 Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description:

Ipsen is currently recruiting for an Analytical Development Scientist to join their Biologics Development team at the Wrexham site. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract that offers the chance to be part of a growing global organization and make a significant impact on people's lives. Ipsen is heavily investing in the Wrexham site, with brand new, state-of-the-art Biologics Development laboratories and production facilities.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to learn a variety of skills through self-driven personal development and will be required to support both internal and external activities of Ipsen's developing pipeline. The role involves analytical method development using techniques such as ELISA, U/HPLC, capillary isoelectric focusing (cIEF), IEF, SDS-capillary electrophoresis (SDS-CE), and CE-based immunoassays

Role responsibilities:

• Deliver effective analytical testing for the development of novel biologic products from Phase I to Phase III, including in-process and characterisation, pre-clinical and clinical batch release and stability testing in support of our product quality.
• Utilising techniques within the scope of the analytical development team deliverables such as but not limited to; basic physical/ chemical properties (pH, moisture, container closure), quantitative analysis by HPLC, plate-based immunodetection assays (e.g. ELISA), purity techniques such as HPSEC, capillary isoelectric focusing (cIEF) and SDS-capillary electrophoresis (SDS-CE). Apply understanding of Analytical development to execute activities & interpret results.
• Keeping actuate GMP records, evaluating data and where appropriate present findings at relevant forums/ meetings 
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of the Analytical development group (general lab processes and activities e.g. sample management, inventories, equipment cleaning and daily calibrations)
• Work collaboratively across Biologic Development areas to support execution of studies and analysis of results
• Work collaboratively to develop process and SOP updates to drive regulatory compliance.
• Assist in regulatory documentation as required. 
• Actively participate in meetings (listens, shares questions and ideas)
• Effectively communicate progress with cross-functional teams and escalate issues as needed present information and data at internal meetings.
   

Requirements for the role:

• Biopharmaceutical R&D industry experience working in technical team(s) desired.
• Knowledge and technical capabilities desirable in at least one of the primary activities/ core areas to support the development, implementation, validation, and lot release testing for biologics products.
• Ability to work independently according to established methods and SOPs to perform analytical testing as required.
• Ability to work in diverse and multi-cultural technical team, to advance technical areas of responsibility through cross-functional working and maintenance of scientific literature awareness and competency.
• Knowledge of ICH Guidelines and working to GMP/GLP standards

IPSEN is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications, individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.