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Senior Scientist

Posted on:
May 5, 2025

The Highlights:

  • Extensive progression potential
  • Improvement initiativities
  • Join a dynamic and innovative Pharmaceutical leader

The Role:

Elusav recruitment have an exciting opportunity for an Upstream Scientist - Technical Lead with a leading Global Biopharmaceutical in Cork, Ireland.

As the Upstream Scientist - Technical Lead you will be responsible for overseeing the activities and professional development of a group of junior scientists and research associates as they develop, characterise, and transfer upstream biomanufacturing processes for our biologics pipeline programs.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Leading team of scientists and research associates for upstream activities; this includes planning experiments, communicating company and program priorities, and reviewing data, presentations, and technical reports.
  • Directs projects of a complex nature; oversees experimental, tech transfer, and manufacturing support activities and investigations.
  • Participate in efforts to define, manage, and/or complete innovation projects that advance technical capabilities.
  • Track team progress against project timelines, generate regular status updates and communicate progress, resourcing needs and issues to leadership.
  • Foster strong collaborations with peers within TDS.
  • Represents BCoE on cross-functional initiatives, e.g. establishing strategies & best practices.
  • Design, setup, and oversee evaluation of new process or analytical equipment.
  • Generate documentation for experimental reports to support technology transfer and regulatory filings.
  • Attend scientific meetings and training courses to gather knowledge on best practices in industry.

Job Requirements:

  • PhD in Biology or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience, and more than five years of experience in the biotechnology industry; MS with 10+ years; BS with 12+ years.
  • Experience with cell culture processing platforms, including bioreactor/fermentor optimization and scale-up.
  • Process characterization and risk assessment experience necessary.
  • Ability to perform statistical design of experiments (DoE), data analysis and interpret and present results.
  • Clear technical writing and editing to author or oversee generation of technical reports.
  • Successful management of scientists, with focus on professional development for employee and fit to organisational needs.
  • Proven flexibility and execution skills to deliver in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
  • Strong communication skills to articulate activities of team through oral presentations.

If you would like to learn more about the vacancy, apply now, or contact Brendan Mullins on Bmullins@elusav.com or +353 61 527 150.

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