Senior Principal Scientist

Ipsen

  • Wrexham
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Title: Senior Principal ScientistCompany: Ipsen Biopharm LtdAbout Ipsen:Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!For more information, visit us at and follow our latest news on and .Job Description:At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing products in oncology, rare disease, and neuroscience. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!We’re looking for a strategic and technically skilled Senior Principal Scientist to lead biologics drug substance development within our Bioprocess Sciences team. You’ll play a pivotal role in advancing our pipeline, ensuring robust and sustainable process design, and driving innovation across internal and external partnerships.Key responsibilities:
  • Lead the design, execution, and optimisation of biologics manufacturing processes
  • Act as CMC Lead for assigned products, overseeing development through to regulatory submission
  • Manage cross-functional project teams and external collaborations (e.g. CDMOs, universities)
  • Author and review regulatory documentation to support global submissions
  • Drive adoption of new technologies and sustainable practices in bioprocessing
  • Provide expert guidance and mentorship to scientific teams across the organisation
Knowledge, skills and experience:
  • Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
  • Experience in authoring regulatory documentation
  • Demonstrated breadth of understanding of all aspects of CMC development throughout product lifecycle
  • Experience of leading matrix teams on complex projects
Join a company where science meets purpose. Apply now to help shape the future of biologics and improve lives worldwide!#LI-HybridIPSEN is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications, individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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