Scientist - Analytical and Purification Sciences
About the role
The Role
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality analytical and purification data to support compound progression across multiple projects
- Develop and optimise chromatographic methodologies for complex and challenging molecules
- Apply expertise across UPLC/HPLC, SFC, mass spectrometry, and/or NMR to solve diverse analytical problems
- Contribute to innovation in analytical and purification workflows, including plate-based methodologies and/or NMR
- Drive the integration of AI, machine learning, and automation within laboratory workflows
- Identify opportunities to leverage data science to improve predictive capability, throughput, and decision-making
- Demonstrate strategic awareness to help evolve departmental capabilities and future direction
- Act as a mentor and role model, providing scientific guidance and supervision to junior colleagues
- Take a hands-on role in instrument troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimisation
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a proactive scientist with a strong blend of technical depth, curiosity, and leadership capability:
- Proven experience in achiral and chiral automated purification
- Strong practical expertise in UPLC/HPLC, SFC, NMR, and mass spectrometry
- Demonstrated experience in method development and chromatographic optimisation
- Experience applying AI/ML approaches within analytical workflows, data interpretation, or laboratory automation
- Hands-on approach to troubleshooting and maintaining analytical instrumentation
- Experience with relevant software platforms such as MassLynx, ChemStation, Chromscope, or Trilution (advantageous)
- Track record of implementing new technologies or creative approaches to improve performance and efficiency
- Experience in scaling methods from analytical to preparative chromatography
- Passion for mentoring and developing junior scientists
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Why Join Us?
- Work at the forefront of small molecule drug discovery within a global CRO environment
- Be part of a team driving innovation in analytical science and purification technologies
- Contribute to the adoption of AI, automation, and next-generation workflows
- Play a key role in accelerating data-driven decision-making and DMTA cycles
- Develop your career within a collaborative, scientifically ambitious environment
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
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