Analytical Services Team Leader - Level 1 (Dev) Maternity Cover

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The role
This role is responsible for the leadership of a team within the Analytical Development group, ensuring delivery of method development and validation activities. The placeholder will be also responsible for developing and validating laboratory procedures within the team and with other organisations and for reviewing analytical and laboratory data within the department for accuracy, completeness and compliance with documented procedures.
Main responsibilities

• The job holder has direct people management responsibilities for their team members and ensuring that all KPIs, targets and any other deadlines are met individually and by the team, as well as to manage and process all HR and departmental documentation for the team members.


• To organise team activities to perform routine laboratory procedures and to oversee laboratory work within the team.


• To authorise technical documentation and to routinely participate in batch release procedures in relation to the team's activities. This may extend to other areas within the department, as required.


• To conduct all relevant Team Leaders' activities, including managing and recording as required, performance, absence, timekeeping, holidays, grievance, discipline, training and development, etc. professionally and consistently.


• To prepare technical documentation within the department, as required.


• To train others as required, to ensure that all members of the Team are adequately trained, and to ensure that appropriate training records are maintained for the team.


• To maintain sectional expenditure within budgetary constraints.


• To maintain a thorough understanding of international regulatory and ISO requirements, with departmental procedures and the principles of GMP.


• To ensure that all sectional lead times, including those of sub-contract facilities providing a service to the team and team investigations, deviations and change controls are complied with, subject to there being no attenuating circumstances.


• To carry out and manage projects within the department and at international level, as required.


• To ensure that all H&S procedures within the team are adhered.
  
  A degree in a scientific subject as a minimum (preferably Chemistry or Microbiology).


• GMP Skill Level 1 is desirable for this role.


• Similar level supervisory experience within a laboratory environment essential, ideally in a pharmaceutical company.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Customer oriented.


• Strong time management skills.


• Team Player.


• Organised.
  
  At PCI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. That's why we are committed to providing a benefits package designed to support your well-being and enhance your overall quality of life. Here's what we offer:


• Employer Pension: Secure your future with our employer pension scheme (above statutory pension).


• Competitive Salaries: We offer competitive salaries that reflect your dedication and contributions.


• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.


• Family Friendly Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your family life.


• Employee Referral Scheme: Know someone perfect for our team? Refer them and receive £500 as our way of saying thank you!


• Staff Engagement: We value your dedication with recognition schemes and long-service awards.


• Health and Well-being: Your health matters. Count on our support with generous sick pay, access to a 24/7 GP through our employee assistance program, mental health support, and life assurance up to 4 times your annual salary.


• On-Site Subsidized Canteen.


• Cycle to Work Scheme.


• Development Opportunities: Invest in your future with our training programs, coaching opportunities, LinkedIn Learning, and further education options.