> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1906025-r-d-analytical-team-lead](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1906025-r-d-analytical-team-lead). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # R&D Analytical Team Lead - **Company:** Norbrook - **Location:** Newry, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Raw Data, Model Validation - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.getgotjobs.co.uk/jobDetails/2397e572-4f52-497b-acee-423899dbe297 ## About the Role * Educated to degree level in a science related discipline. * At least 4 years previous experience working in a cGMP environment. * HPLC, UPLC, GC and practical wet chemistry experience. * Knowledge of VICH guidance for Method Validation of Finished product methods, Process validation and Stability studies. Desirable Criteria: * Post graduate qualification * Mass spectrometry experience. * At least 1 year GMP laboratory experience in a supervisory role. * Previous analytical Method Development and Validation experience. * Knowledge of AQbD principles. * Finished product stability study experience. * Knowledge of Process validation for pre-approval studies. * Experience with troubleshooting relevant lab equipment; HPLC, UPLC, GC etc. ## Description * The successful candidate will manage a small team, alongside the wider analytical Pharmaceutical Development group and oversee the day-to-day running of the laboratory. * The role will require the candidate to work on a range of projects including both New Product Development and remediation support for existing finished product methods. * The candidate will manage both chemical and physical testing to support both the introduction of new products and where required the lifecycle management of existing products. * The candidate will actively assist the regulatory affairs department in responses to regulatory bodies related to analytical methods and results to ensure successful submission of new products. * The candidate will liaise with the Quality assurance team regularly, ensuring a high GMP standard of all analytical raw data and documentation within the department. Main Activities/Tasks * Effective management of team ensuring staff have the skills necessary to operate within their required competency level as per key skills matrix * Manage laboratory activities and personnel to ensure GMP compliance and the laboratory is audit ready at all times. * To compile and report analytical results taking into consideration internal SOPs, V(ICH) guidelines, Pharmacopeial Monographs and appropriate regulatory guidance's and legislation as applicable * Direct Analytical method development, validation and transfer of finished product stability indicating methods * Support the analytical testing of pre-approval process validation batches and to engage in any root cause analysis investigations and Risk assessment review. * Schedule stability study analysis, covering the full V(ICH) study design * To troubleshoot projects which necessitate technical analytical input as they arise across the company not limited to R&D projects * To schedule team activities within the laboratory to ensure work is carried out in support of projects to agreed timelines * To lead trending of analytical data and approve investigations for out of specification results in accordance with company procedures * To identify areas for continuous improvement within the team and highlight to department management * Oversee training of new and existing laboratory staff, maintenance of associated training records, and identification of training requirements * Support preparation and review of Standard Operating Procedures, MOA's, report books and technical documentation * To maintain an awareness of current guidelines (USP, Ph Eur, (V)ICH), and industry best practice for stability and process validation studies of pharmaceutical products * To oversee and manage the overall performance of the analytical team and direct reports ## Related Videos - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [Introduction to Responsible AI: Balancing Value and Risk](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1972-introduction-to-responsible-ai-balancing-value-and-risk) - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) - [Proactive monitoring and smoke testing in your production environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/139-proactive-monitoring-and-smoke-testing-in-your-production-environment) - [Bringing Clarity to Event Streams: Enabling Analytics and AI Through Rich Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1616-bringing-clarity-to-event-streams-enabling-analytics-and-ai-through-rich-metadata) - [Building Trustworthy AI in Industry: Beyond Traditional Cybersecurity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1948-building-trustworthy-ai-in-industry-beyond-traditional-cybersecurity) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk)