CareerPlan

Principal Scientist, Immunogenicity and Ligand Binding Assays

Oxford - EnglandFull-time2026-06-25 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead scientific strategy and hands-on oversight of immunogenicity and ligand binding assays (LBA) for mRNA-LNP therapeutic development.

Role type

Principal Scientist, Clinical Bioanalysis

Builds

Regulated bioanalytical assays and data supporting clinical development decisions

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / mRNA therapeutics / Clinical Bioanalysis

Required skills

Immunogenicity assay development, Ligand binding assay (LBA) validation, Anti-drug antibody (ADA) testing, Neutralizing antibody testing, GcLP/GLP/GCP compliance, Data interpretation, Regulatory submission support, Risk-based decision making

Preferred skills

RNA/biologics/cell therapy experience, ECL/Gyrolabs/reporter gene/DelPhia platforms, Watson LIMS, LabVantage eLBN

Technologies

ECL, Gyrolabs, Reporter gene assays, DelPhia assays, Watson LIMS, LabVantage eLBN

Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate regulated method development and validation for ADA and neutralizing antibody assays; Design and execute phase-appropriate clinical analytical strategies; Review raw analytical data and study reports to ensure scientific integrity; Collaborate with cross-functional teams on bioanalytical activities; Contribute to regulatory submissions and authority responses; Maintain knowledge of emerging scientific literature and regulatory guidance.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategy leadership