Group Leader - Immunoassay

VRS RecruitmentEastern England, UK🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 1 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a key scientific function within a growing international CRO, leveraging your expertise to drive strategic initiatives and mentor a high-performing team. If you are a seasoned scientific leader with a passion for immunoassay bioanalysis and enjoy a collaborative environment with significant career development potential, you will thrive in this hybrid role. Seize this chance to make a substantial impact and advance your career.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Eastern England, UK, United Kingdom

Posted

6 days ago

GCPBusiness DevelopmentComplianceContinuous ImprovementStakeholder Management

Job Description

A leading international CRO is seeking an experienced scientific leader to head its ADA Immunoassay Bioanalysis function.

This is a senior leadership role combining scientific expertise, operational management and commercial responsibility. You'll lead a high-performing team, ensure the delivery of high-quality bioanalytical services, and help drive the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Provide scientific, operational and strategic leadership for the ADA Immunoassay Bioanalysis function
Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing team
Ensure compliance with GLP, GCP and regulatory requirements
Manage departmental budgets, KPIs and profitability
Oversee resource planning, capacity management and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure efficient and compliant project delivery, acting as Study Director, PI or Analytical Project Manager where required
Maintain audit readiness and manage CAPAs
Partner with Business Development to support new and existing client relationships
Represent the department at client meetings, audits and industry events

About You

Extensive experience in ADA, immunogenicity or immunoassay bioanalysis
Strong understanding of GLP, GCP and bioanalytical regulations
Proven leadership experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment
Experience managing teams, budgets and operational performance
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Commercially aware with a passion for scientific excellence

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to lead a key scientific function within a growing international CRO
Significant influence on strategy, operations and business growth
Collaborative environment with excellent career development opportunities

Interested in leading a talented team and shaping the future of ADA bioanalysis? We'd love to hear from you.

Keywords: pharmaceutical, biotechnology, research, development, immunoassay, immunogenicity, ADA, bioanalysis, bioanalytical, ELISA, ligand binding assay, manager, leader, superviser, GLP, GCP, Fordham, Cambridge, Ely, VRS9530SE