Lead Scientist (Method Validation) Full-time

Lead Scientist (Method Validation)

Location: Slough – This is a lab based role

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. We work to improve lives by supporting the development and manufacture of breakthrough therapies. As a Lead Scientist (Method Validation), you will play a key role in delivering complex validation studies that support batch release testing and customer programs. You will guide scientific work, mentor technical teams, and help drive innovation across Method Validation.

What You Will Get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location

What You Will Do

• Lead multiple validation studies and complex projects to meet scientific objectives and agreed timelines
• Provide expert scientific guidance and training to junior team members
• Communicate progress and escalate challenges to managers, project teams and customers
• Lead troubleshooting and out-of-specification investigations
• Review and improve protocols, SOPs, presentations and reports
• Build strong customer relationships by representing Lonza's scientific capabilities
• Drive innovation and support continuous improvement within the Method Validation team

What We Are Looking For

• Experience as an analytical scientist in protein analytics
• Strong knowledge of analytical method validation aligned with ICH guidelines
• Ability to present scientific information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Understanding of regulatory and GMP requirements
• Proven project or study management skills
• A collaborative, proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Commitment to developing others and contributing to a positive team culture

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

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