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Group Leader - Immunoassay

VRS RecruitmentEastern England, UK🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 15 Sept 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
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Eastern England, UK, United Kingdom
Posted
2 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

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