Job Description

Associate Director of Physical Sciences

Hours

: 35 Hours per week Monday- Friday. Flexible working schedule.

Ref No:

HRJOB10791

Business Unit:

Almac Sciences

Location

: Craigavon

Open To:

Internal and External Applicants may apply

The Business Unit

Almac Sciences provides a wide range of custom synthesis services, technology, and products to the pharmaceutical industry, supporting our clients from drug discovery to commercialisation of new chemical entities.



Advancing human health requires exceptional people - your talent, experience and passion will be the perfect match. Together we will make an exceptional difference to the health of countless patients all over the world.

The Role

The Associate Director of Physical Sciences is responsible for managing operations within the Physical Sciences group. Responsible for leading a multi-disciplined group of staff to meet customer and business requirements, whilst optimising production and financial performance.



Working closely with the relevant team leaders and managers, the Associate Director of Physical Sciences will ensure that all work is carried out safely and in full compliance with all relevant quality standards. They will ensure that projects progress productively and efficiently, meeting both business and customer needs, and that teams and individuals perform to a high standard.



The post holder will ensure that appropriate training and development plans are made and actioned for all staff and will also drive improvements to current working practices across the Department.

Essential Candidate Criteria

PhD in Chemistry or other closely related discipline

Significantrelevant experience of physical sciences / chemistry

Previous experience of Physical Sciences / Material Sciences in the areas of Industrial Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Previous Supervisory experience


For more information including postholder responsibilities and full candidate criteria, please follow the link below:


https://almacgroup.pagetiger.com/bhgqrza/1



As part of a busy team within a rapidly growing organisation, operating within a challenging industry you will benefit from the numerous personal and professional developmental opportunities available throughout the Almac group.

Closing Date:

Sunday 14th September 2025 at 5pm

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.