Our client is a specialty pharmaceutical company developing products for easy, safe and convenient delivery of biological medicines such as proteins and vaccines based on its proprietary injection technology.

The role reports to the VP Product Development and replaces a person who departs full time engagement with the business but who will still provide consultancy input 1 day per week.

This is a business critical role and thus leads the formulation team of 5 who are engaged in a range of formulations project work as Glide is building a pipeline of in-house and partnered products based on its proprietary Glide technology.

The role holder assists with project management and is a key interface with external clients. However most critical is guiding and supporting the activities of the team and the committed, interest and ability to get hands on in the laboratory alongside staff to deliver the projects as required. 

The role demands a scientist, preferably post graduate with extensive and in-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences, ideally including protein and vaccine experience, and the track record to demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge to solve product development problems for pharmaceutical products. The role holder will ideally have knowledge in the development of drug/device combinations from design to market.

Project management skills are required as well as a hands on approach to work and the ability to establish, maintain and enhance the scientific and technical standards within the department.

Experience of working within an externally validated healthcare quality system and appreciation of both European and FDA regulatory and quality requirements is sought.

Experience of working with external partners and third party suppliers would be preferred.

Our client is an international leader in laboratory services.

The Commercial Director is based in London and reports to the Managing Director of the Forensics business unit.

The role holder is required to lead and direct the Forensics Commercial function through the development and implementation of strategies that support the Division in winning new business and growing productive, long-term customer relationships.

The role originates as a UK remit however the business is expanding into Europe and is already working with the German and other international police forces. Hence the role holder will be required to cultivate, develop and manage additional commercial opportunities in Europe.

The position is responsible for the day to day management of a small team consisting of a commercial project manager, a coordinator and 2 marketing reports. The team works closely with the 6 account managers who look after existing on going business with the accounts, these report independently to a peer to this role, the Field Sales Manager.

A science or related degree is preferable, additional professional credentials, such as an MBA would be advantageous. A minimum of five years' in a scientific commercial management function is required alongside a proven track record of successful identification of new business opportunities.

Substantial experience of managing and delivering successful public sector tenders is essential; Exposure to the tendering systems in key European countries would also be helpful.

The role holder will posses demonstrable project management and coordination skills alongside strong man-management abilities and  the effective leadership of internal teams, including defining clear responsibilities (competency model) and accountabilities;

Excellent interpersonal skills are essential as the role holder must be a practised communicator and negotiator who can establish credibility with key decision makers; a proven track record in strategic development and implementation is key.

UK Sales Manager

Our Client has been serving the life sciences industry since 2001, they provide industry-leading analytical instruments, bio manufacturing systems and consumable lab ware products for biological research and drug discovery. Customers include scientists at academic institutions, pharmaceutical and biotech organizations, as well as OEM manufacturers of assay kits and lab instruments suppliers.

Having established a European office they now require a UK sales manager to move the company forward. Building on a number of installations you will spearhead the company's growth here in the UK. The position will shortly be supported by an applications person allowing you to concentrate on finding and developing new sales.

The position would suit an experienced life science sales person with proven ability to generate sales from their own efforts. You should have a track record of achievement selling capital equipment and ideally have a cell biology background.

UK Applications Specialist

Our Client has been serving the life sciences industry since 2001, they provide industry-leading analytical instruments, bio manufacturing systems and consumable lab ware products for biological research and drug discovery. Customers include scientists at academic institutions, pharmaceutical and biotech organizations, as well as OEM manufacturers of assay kits and lab instruments suppliers.

Having established a European office they now require a UK applications specialist to support the newly appointed sales manager. Building on a number of installations in the UK you will provide pre and post sales support to our customers in the UK.

The position would suit an experienced life science applications specialist with experience of Drug discovery methods and Cellular Energetics.

Our client a US based biotechnology firm, is developing high-throughput sensing and molecular biology technologies for rapidly screening the interactions of cells, proteins, genomic, peptide, antibody or small molecule compound libraries against a wide range of cell-based and biochemical targets. Their proprietary technology represents a fundamental advance in the ability to monitor label-free biological interactions with high sensitivity and high throughput. They are incorporating their technology into microtiter plates, microarray slides, and microfluidic formats to create tools that can be used to answer important biological questions for genomics, proteomics, clinical diagnostic tests, and pharmaceutical target screening. Following expansion of their US organisation they are now looking to hire someone to spearhead the growth of their business in Europe, where they already have installations and prospects. A good understanding of the relevant life science sectors is essential together with a strong network in the pharmabiotech industry and European wide experience. This vacancy is currently on hold, however we remain interested in speaking with potential candidates for when the position is active.

Our client produces tools that enable scientists to study live cell behaviour in an optimised and stable environment and analyze the findings automatically.  Their products are used globally, supporting the research efforts of scientists in areas such as cell biology, functional genomics, drug discovery, in vitro fertilisation, in vitro toxicology and regenerative medicine.

Due to growth they are lookignto hire a UK based Applications Specialist with  4 years of industry laboratory experience with cell biology, microscopy and/or imaging platforms. Previous experience in a similar role will be a distinct advantage.

Althogh UK based the position will involve Travel in Europe

Senior Territory Manager

Northern Germany and additional Territories

Based in California our client is a privately-held life sciences company committed to revolutionizing the use of living cells in life science research and cellular therapy. The Company combines expertise in high-speed cell imaging and laser-based manipulation to develop products that enable novel cell imaging, purification, and transfection capabilities to enhance the productivity of laboratory research, recombinant protein production, high content cellular assays, functional genomics and proteomics, and cell purification, including processing of cells for therapeutic transplantation. They have recently appointed a European Director who is looking to recruit a high calibre team of 5 senior sales professionals, a European Support Scientist and European Service Engineer to develop their European business. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in life science capital equipment sales, ideally with knowledge of the flow cytometry, cell imaging or closely related market. Exact territories will depend upon successful candidate locations and experience.

Senior Territory Manager

Southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Based in California our client is a privately-held life sciences company committed to revolutionizing the use of living cells in life science research and cellular therapy. The Company combines expertise in high-speed cell imaging and laser-based manipulation to develop products that enable novel cell imaging, purification, and transfection capabilities to enhance the productivity of laboratory research, recombinant protein production, high content cellular assays, functional genomics and proteomics, and cell purification, including processing of cells for therapeutic transplantation. They have recently appointed a European Director who is looking to recruit a high calibre team of 5 senior sales professionals, a European Support Scientist and European Service Engineer to develop their European business. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in life science capital equipment sales, ideally with knowledge of the flow cytometry, cell imaging or closely related market. Exact territories will depend upon successful candidate locations and experience.

Based in California our client is a privately-held life sciences company committed to revolutionizing the use of living cells in life science research and cellular therapy. The Company combines expertise in high-speed cell imaging and laser-based manipulation to develop products that enable novel cell imaging, purification, and transfection capabilities to enhance the productivity of laboratory research, recombinant protein production, high content cellular assays, functional genomics and proteomics, and cell purification, including processing of cells for therapeutic transplantation. They have recently appointed a European Director, a high calibre team of 5 senior sales professionals and a European Support Scientist based in the UK. They r enow looking to hire a furher European Support Scientist based in mainland Europe. The ideal candidate will have an in depth understanding of flow cytometry and will ideally have experience in a support role. Exact territories will depend upon successful candidate's location and experience.