ABOUT YOU
As a Technical Expert, Intertek is recruiting for an experienced and credible scientific professional to act as a senior technical authority within our expanding pharma services function. This is a scientific and commercially focused role, supporting operational teams through technical expertise and Business Development activity.
You will bring deep technical knowledge and the ability to translate complex science into clear, commercially relevant solutions, supporting client discussions, project scoping, proposal development and providing technical oversight of the project lifecycle.
This role offers a high level of autonomy and influence, with recognition based on technical credibility, stakeholder impact, and contribution to commercial success.
The role will predominantly support bioanalysis in Intertek’s laboratory based in Manchester, UK.
Required skills and experience:
Clear understanding of GxP standards, quality systems, and regulated laboratory environments
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
In this role, you will operate as a trusted technical authority, supporting both internal teams and external clients through expert input into technical discussions and decision-making.
You will work closely with Business Development teams during client engagement, ensuring technical credibility throughout proposal development and programme scoping for new opportunities, while also supporting operational teams with complex scientific queries and review of plans, data and reports.
Key activities:
WHAT WE OFFER
Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilities or special needs.
Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide.
Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains.
Intertek is a purpose-led company to Bring Quality, Safety and Sustainability to Life. We provide 24/7 mission-critical quality assurance solutions to our clients to ensure that they can operate with well-functioning supply chains in each of their operations.
Our Customer Promise is: Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently, with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.
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