Senior Team Leader – Radiochemistry

Almac Sciences; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific organization is seeking a Senior Team Leader in Radiochemistry to lead a talented team of chemists. This pivotal role emphasizes project delivery while fostering an engaged team environment. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and extensive experience in process development and leadership. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a bonus, healthcare, and generous leave policies. If you are passionate about chemistry and driving innovation, this could be your next career step.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Employer pension contributions

34 days paid annual leave

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience conducting and directing process development.
• Extensive experience in leading process development groups.
• Extensive experience tech transferring manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of chemists to achieve project goals.
• Drive project delivery standards of quality and efficiency.
• Manage team development and create a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Chemistry expertise

Project management

Team development

Education

BSc in Chemistry or closely related discipline

Job description

Location: Craigavon
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week. Monday – Friday, flexible working hours.
Business Unit: Almac Sciences
Open To: Internal & External Applicants
Ref No.: HRJOB11094

Step Into a Pivotal Leadership Role – Senior Team Leader, Radiochemistry

Lead, Inspire, Transform

In this exciting role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a talented team of chemists, driving project delivery to exceptional standards of quality and efficiency. Your technical insight and collaborative approach will be crucial as you oversee multiple innovative projects, working closely with colleagues across the wider department to overcome challenges and achieve shared goals.

Champion Progress and Professional Growth

As a people-focused leader, you’ll play a vital role in managing and nurturing your team, supporting their professional and personal growth. You’ll foster a positive, engaged and high-performing environment where every team member can thrive and realise their potential.

Shape the Future of Almac Sciences

Your strategic foresight will be at the heart of our business improvement initiatives. We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just embrace change – but champions it. You’ll have the autonomy to independently drive project direction, craft compelling workplans for quotations, and understand the commercial impact of your decisions. Represent Almac on business trips, forging relationships for ongoing and future projects, and be the voice of innovation and excellence in radiochemistry.

If you have a passion for chemistry, a drive for leadership, and an ambition to make a lasting impact, Almac Sciences offers the perfect platform to advance your career. Join us, and be at the forefront of scientific progress.

Candidate Criteria

• BSc. (or equivalent) in Chemistry or closely related discipline.
• Extensive experience conducting and directing process development.
• Extensive experience in leading process development groups.
• Extensive experience tech transferring manufacturing processes.

Desirable Criteria

• Postgraduate Qualification (or equivalent) in organic chemistry, chemistry, or closely related discipline.
• Experience in API process development.
• Experience in tech transferring processes to external manufacturing facilities.
• Experience in leading manufacturing activities.

Reward

For the successful candidate, we offer an attractive benefits package which will include a competitive salary, annual bonus, employer pension contributions, 34 days paid annual leave, healthcare benefits and much more. Please see further details on the Benefits Tab.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited, and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.

Closing Date: Sunday 25th January 2026 at 5pm