Head of Analytical Development
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Posted: 12/06/2026
- London, United Kingdom
- Contract
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Analytical Development to lead analytical development activities within a regulated environment. This role will be responsible for providing technical leadership, overseeing analytical programmes, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality scientific data to support development projects and business objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams while driving excellence across analytical operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage analytical development activities, ensuring project objectives and timelines are achieved.
• Oversee the development, optimisation, validation, and transfer of analytical methods in line with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to analytical development teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory standards, and laboratory best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support development programmes, continuous improvement initiatives, and strategic objectives.
About You
• Significant experience in analytical development within a regulated laboratory environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing analytical teams and complex technical projects.
• Strong knowledge of analytical method development, validation, transfer, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Organised, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality scientific and operational outcomes.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Analytical Development to lead analytical development activities within a regulated environment. This role will be responsible for providing technical leadership, overseeing analytical programmes, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality scientific data to support development projects and business objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams while driving excellence across analytical operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage analytical development activities, ensuring project objectives and timelines are achieved.
• Oversee the development, optimisation, validation, and transfer of analytical methods in line with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to analytical development teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory standards, and laboratory best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support development programmes, continuous improvement initiatives, and strategic objectives.
About You
• Significant experience in analytical development within a regulated laboratory environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing analytical teams and complex technical projects.
• Strong knowledge of analytical method development, validation, transfer, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Organised, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality scientific and operational outcomes.
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