Make your mark for patientsWe are looking for a Principal Scientist – SPR and Biophysical Assays who is innovative, collaborative, and scientifically rigorous to join our team in In Vitro Pharmacology, based at our UCB campus in Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom.About the roleAs a Principal Scientist, you will play a key role in advancing drug discovery programs across Patient Solutions by generating critical SPR (Surface Plasmon Resonance) and biophysical assay data. You will provide scientific leadership, influence project decisions, and help shape the future of biophysical screening capabilities. You will contribute from target validation through candidate selection while driving innovation, continuous improvement, and the adoption of new technologies.Who you will work withYou will work within the In Vitro Pharmacology organization and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary project teams across research sites. You will partner with scientists working on antibodies, small molecules,



and emerging therapeutic modalities while acting as a technical expert in SPR and biophysical assays. You will also mentor junior scientists and help strengthen capabilities across the wider discovery community.What you will doYou will design, develop, and optimize SPR and biophysical assays for therapeutic discovery programs.You will generate binding, affinity, kinetic, competition, and epitope binning data to support decisions.You will autonomously lead complex studies addressing challenging scientific questions and novel therapeutic modalities.You will champion new technologies, automation solutions, and continuous improvement initiatives within the team.You will present high-quality scientific data and influence project strategy across multidisciplinary teams.You will mentor scientists, share expertise, and contribute to a collaborative research environment.Provide coaching and scientific guidance to junior team members, supporting their development and contributing to a collab

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