Director, Analytical Chemistry Hoddesdon, United Kingdom Competitive Permanent Contract Apply By No Expiry Date Posted On 31 March, 2026

Pharmaron

Hoddesdon, United Kingdom
Competitive
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Scientific excellence
Strategic leadership
Team development
** Pharmaron is seeking a Director of Analytical Chemistry for its Hoddesdon site in the UK, focusing on leadership within a large department to ensure scientific excellence and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires extensive experience in analytical chemistry and leadership, with responsibilities including team management, strategic direction, and regulatory compliance. **

Job Summary

  • This role is focused on maintaining scientific excellence, strategic leadership, team development and cross-functional alignment.
  • You will provide senior decision‑making support to scientific staff, ensuring complex technical, operational and cross‑functional issues are resolved in line with regulatory expectations (GxP, ICH, SOPs).
  • This is a highly visible position where you’ll play an important role in driving performance, supporting senior scientific leaders, and contributing to the wider success of the organisation.

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** Pharmaron is seeking a Director of Analytical Chemistry for its Hoddesdon site in the UK, focusing on leadership within a large department to ensure scientific excellence and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires extensive experience in analytical chemistry and leadership, with responsibilities including team management, strategic direction, and regulatory compliance. **

Salary

Competitive

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Scientific excellence
  • Strategic leadership
  • Team development
  • Cross-functional alignment
  • Regulatory expectations (GxP, ICH, SOPs)
  • GMP/GLP regulated environments
  • Analytical methodologies supporting API development

Nice-to-have

  • Vibrant and dynamic employment
  • Opportunities to develop skills
  • Great team support

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years (PhD) or 20+ years (MSc/BSc) relevant industry experience
  • Proven experience leading large, multidisciplinary scientific teams
  • Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and seniority levels
  • Strategic mindset
  • Background in analytical chemistry within pharma, CRO or related environments
  • Credibility to lead experienced Principal Scientists and senior technical staff
  • Commercial awareness
  • Experience interacting with regulatory bodies (e.g. MHRA)
  • Experience applying ICH guidelines and operating within a formal Quality Management Framework
  • Strong coaching, feedback and people‑development skills
  • Proactive, solutions‑focused leadership style

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Not specified

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