Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2018, Eurofins generated 4.2 billion Euro proforma turnover in 800 laboratories across 47 countries employing about 45.000 staff.

Scientific Directors support the growth and development of the company within EPBS using their scientific expertise.  The Scientific Director is responsible for providing guidance and overseeing the development and design of novel methods in a regulatory compliant laboratory.  The role requires knowledge of regulatory expectations, method validation principles and communications skills to be able to lead effectively.  The Scientific Director role supports building client relationships and project leadership to assure client expectations are delivered.

• To be responsible for overall scientific integrity of client studies
• Provide guidance and support for the relevant regulatory needs, providing guidance and mentorship to help ensure data and work is done in a quality and regulatory compliant manner to achieve client requirements
• Provide scientific consultation for clients during the business development process and ongoing project assignments.  In particular be involved in proposal preparation and presentation to existing and prospective clients for new projects.
• Serve as scientific and technical advisor for clients and internal teams for development, validation, and application of assays to comply with technical goals and scientific and regulatory requirements.  
• Apply GCP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Develop client scientific and regulatory relationships (existing and new)
• Provide guidance and oversight for regulatory and scientific integrity of assigned studies to ensure that studies are performed in a compliant manner
•  Define scope of work. focus of the project and consultation to the client
• rovide Program Managers with scope of the work, estimates of time required to complete the project, level of technical challenges for expectation setting and scientific input for use in proposal preparation.
• Present proposal to clients for new clients and new services and address any concerns from the client
• Serve as Principal Scientist as required
• Attend management, operations, quality systems, and other internal meetings as required
• Participate in internal, client and regulatory audits as necessary
• Provide scientific and regulatory input to business development activities, client relationships and new business opportunities
• Provide high level scientific consultation for clients during sales process and ongoing project assignments
• Serve as scientific and technical advisor to scientists for the development, validation, and application of assays
• Promote Eurofins Pharma Bioanalysis Services by serving as a leadership role in external professional organizations to include conference attendance/participation, involvement in writing white papers, and speaking engagements
• Assist or consult in validation of software and qualification of equipment as appropriate
• Participate in reporting major quality incidents to Program Manager for client communication
• Regularly review with QA deviation and OOS logs as well as other quality findings
• Attend and or lead internal and external training courses in line with business need
• Write and review company SOPs as required.

• A PhD or Master's degree in a biological science, or equivalent experience.
• Proven extensive experience in pharmaceutical industry and/or CRO or similar.
• Demonstrated success in client interaction, proposal development and sound project plans, presentation to clients at VP and higher levels and develop client relationships.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with business development, sales and customer service organization.
• Experience in managing and leading cross functional teams effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills, including ability to prepare detailed scientific reports and group presentations.
•  A deep understanding of international regulatory requirements including MHRA and FDA regulations for GLP and GCP and a proven mechanism to stay relevant and updated on regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and without instruction.
• Appropriate technical expertise in relevant laboratory techniques.

In return you can expect a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, good team and working environment, and employee assistance programme. 
 
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Closing Date
Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.