Analytical Chemistry Development Manager

Analytical Chemistry Development Manager

Location: Oak Tree House, Earby, BB18 6JZ
Salary: £47,000 - £62,500 per annum, DOE + Bonus and Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: Annual Bonus: £1,200 based on company and personal performance, Holidays: 25 days plus statutory holidays (option to purchase additional week), BroughtonDay: Option for a fixed day off every 2–3 weeks via salary sacrifice, Pension: Auto-enrolment, Life Insurance: 2x death in service and Healthcare: Cash plan

Shape Scientific Excellence.

Broughton’s mission is to improve public health and well-being.

As a global Contract Research Organisation (CRO), we partner with leading organisations across the pharmaceutical, healthcare and lifestyle sectors, helping bring innovative products to market through world-class science, regulatory expertise and laboratory services.

We're looking for an experienced Analytical Chemistry Development Manager to lead our Analytical Development team, providing technical leadership, mentoring scientists, and driving the successful delivery of method development and validation programmes for our clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished analytical scientist who combines strong technical expertise with commercial awareness and a passion for developing people.

The Role – Analytical Chemistry Development Manager

Reporting to the Operations Director, you'll lead a team of Development Scientists and Senior Development Scientists, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest scientific, quality and commercial standards.

As the technical authority for the department, you'll provide expert guidance on analytical method development and validation activities, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and professional growth.

You'll also work closely with clients, regulators and internal stakeholders, contributing to business development activities and supporting the growth of Broughton's analytical capabilities.

As our Analytical Chemistry Development Manager you will:

• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for analytical method development, optimisation and validation projects.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of scientists, supporting both technical capability and career progression.
• Manage departmental workload, resources and priorities to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Review and approve technical documentation, including methods, protocols, reports and validation studies.
• Interpret and communicate scientific data, drawing robust conclusions and recommendations.
• Support the development of sampling and testing strategies for regulatory submissions and scientific programmes.
• Drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, capability and service delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted scientific adviser and technical lead.
• Support commercial activities through technical proposals, client meetings and scientific presentations.
• Contribute to scientific publications, conferences and industry engagement activities.
• Manage relationships with external laboratories and third-party providers.

About You

You'll be an experienced analytical scientist with a strong background in regulated laboratory environments and a proven ability to lead technical teams.

We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• A degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline (PhD desirable).
• Significant experience in analytical method development and validation within a regulated laboratory environment.
• Expertise in GC-MS and/or LC-MS, with a broader understanding of chromatographic and mass spectrometry techniques.
• Strong knowledge of ICH, USP, EP and relevant analytical validation requirements.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation and supporting regulatory submissions.
• Excellent scientific writing, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing scientists.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of client-focused service delivery.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional scientific standards.

Experience supporting audits, inspections, method transfers and laboratory capacity planning would be advantageous.

At Broughton, you'll join a collaborative team of scientists and specialists committed to delivering high-quality science that makes a real difference.

You'll have the opportunity to lead technically challenging projects, influence the future direction of our analytical development capabilities and support the development of talented scientists in a growing organisation.

Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of health and well-being through science.

Please note: We are unable to provide sponsorship now, or in the future. You must be able to demonstrate your Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. Without this, your application will be rejected.

If you are interested in this role, please do submit a copy of your CV by clicking on “APPLY” today!

No agencies please.