Lead Scientist Full-time

Lead Scientist – Protein & Process Analytics

Slough, United Kingdom

At our Slough site, you'll join a highly skilled analytical sciences community working at the forefront of biotherapeutic innovation. As a Lead Scientist in Protein & Process Analytics, you'll drive analytical strategy, lead method development, and help introduce next-generation technologies that shape how tomorrow's medicines are made.

What You Will Get

• An agile career within a dynamic, science-driven environment.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace built on collaboration and respect.
• Compensation programs that recognise high performance.
• A comprehensive benefits package tailored to the UK market.
• Global career pathways across 30+ Lonza sites.

What You Will Do

• Lead the planning and execution of analytical activities, including laboratory work, method development, data interpretation and scientific reporting.
• Develop, optimise and troubleshoot analytical methods such as HPLC/UPLC, capillary electrophoresis, spectroscopy and mass spectrometry for protein characterisation.
• Perform and review analytical experiments to assess key quality attributes of biotherapeutic proteins.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to internal project teams and stakeholders.
• Provide analytical leadership within cross-functional project teams, ensuring study progress, data quality, issue escalation and clear communication.
• Scout, evaluate and help implement innovative analytical technologies, software and instrumentation across the Lonza network.
• Contribute to a culture of scientific excellence, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the P&PA team.

What We Are Looking For

• Advanced experience in protein analysis within an academic or industrial analytical laboratory.
• Strong technical expertise in chromatography, electrophoresis and mass spectrometry for protein characterisation (e.g., IEX, SEC, HIC, RP, HILIC, LC-MS/MS).
• Solid understanding of analytical method strengths, limitations and applications in biotherapeutic development.
• Proven ability to interpret complex datasets and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Experience leading scientific activities or cross-functional analytical workstreams.
• MSc in a life science discipline (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology or related). PhD preferred but not required.
• A passion for innovation, problem-solving and advancing analytical technologies.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With more than 30 sites across five continents, our global teams work together to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our values—Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity—shape how we work and how we support one another. Every idea, big or small, has the potential to improve millions of lives.

We believe innovation thrives when people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives come together. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and grow. If you're ready to help turn breakthrough ideas into life-changing therapies, we'd love to welcome you.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.