Senior Scientist/Associate Principal Scientist - Process Chemistry

  • Talentmark
  • City, Cardiff
  • Nov 08, 2026
Full time Biotech Science Research

Job Description

Talentmark are recruiting for a Senior Scientist/Associate Principal Scientist - Process Chemistry on behalf of a growing drug development partner who support clients across the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. This role will be based in Cardiff, on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities:
  • Working collaboratively on a range of client programmes, applying technical expertise to solve challenging problems across drug discovery and development.
  • Technically leading projects/work packages for our customers, under the guidance of a senior manager.
  • Designing experimental work for yourself, and other scientists (as required), conducting laboratory work and interpreting results to draw conclusions.
  • Applying scientific judgement to troubleshoot and solve technical challenges.
  • Delivering project milestones to agreed timelines and quality standards.
  • Presenting data clearly to project teams and clients, both written and verbal.
  • Supporting and mentoring more junior Scientists.
  • Maintaining excellent standards of documentation, data integrity, and laboratory safety.

Your Background:
  • Educated to MSc or PhD level in a relevant chemistry field.
  • Significant relevant industry experience in process chemistry in drug discovery.
  • Experience with late-stage process optimisation, encompassing activities such as impurity fate and purge, PAR/NOR studies, robustness studies, technology transfer and/or support of manufacturing campaigns.
  • Experience in a CRO environment would be beneficial.
  • Strong experimental design and data interpretation skills.
  • The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to teams.

Apply:
It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 71494 in all correspondence.