We're looking for an experienced Stem Cell Scientist to join our team as an Associate Research Leader, taking a scientific leadership role in the development and application of advanced stem cell-derived models that support innovative drug discovery programmes.

The Impact You'll Have

As a scientific expert within our Stem cell function, you will drive the design, development and application of sophisticated stem cell-based assays and disease models that help our clients make better translational decisions and accelerate the development of new medicines.

You will:

• Lead stem cell-focused drug discovery projects from experimental design through to data interpretation and client delivery.
• Develop, optimise and characterise human stem cell-derived models that are robust, reproducible and scientifically relevant.
• Drive the adoption of innovative New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and advanced in vitro technologies.
• Integrate stem cell models into client discovery programmes to improve translational relevance and scientific decision-making.
• Apply your expertise to solve complex biological challenges and influence project strategy.
• Partner directly with clients, presenting data, providing scientific insight and building trusted relationships.
• Mentor and support colleagues, helping to grow stem cell capabilities across the organisation.
• Contribute to scientific proposals, capability development and new business opportunities.

What You'll Bring

We're interested in hearing from scientists who combine deep technical expertise with a passion for innovation and collaboration.

You'll likely have:

• A PhD in Stem Cell Biology, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Biological Sciences or a related discipline.
• Significant industry experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical research, CRO environments or translational drug discovery.
• Extensive hands-on experience working with human stem cell-derived models, including iPSC-derived systems and other advanced cellular platforms.
• Expertise developing and optimising complex cellular assays in 2D and/or 3D formats.
• Experience with disease modelling, phenotypic screening or translational biology approaches.
• A demonstrated ability to lead scientific projects and influence project direction.
• Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with both scientific colleagues and external clients.

Particularly Valuable Experience

We'd be especially interested in candidates with experience in:

• iPSC-derived cellular models
• Organoids and spheroid systems
• Co-culture models
• High Content Imaging
• Flow Cytometry
• Electrophysiology
• qPCR and molecular characterisation techniques
• Automation and assay miniaturisation
• Translational and human-relevant model development

Why Join IQVIA Discovery Sciences?

This is a chance to help define how stem cell technologies are used within modern drug discovery.

You'll benefit from:

• Working with an outstanding scientific leadership team.
• Access to cutting-edge stem cell and translational biology platforms.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of pharmaceutical and biotech programmes.
• Opportunities to influence strategy, innovation and capability development.
• A collaborative environment where scientific curiosity is encouraged and rewarded.
• Career development within one of the world's leading healthcare and drug discovery organisations.

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Responsibilities:

• Weekly and monthly productivity reporting to the Retail Manager
• Driving sales success through motivation of the team to hit daily and monthly KPI targets
• Leading a team through daily briefs, performance 121 meetings, and general line management
• Monthly rota scheduling, payroll budgeting, and forecasting
• Working and liaising with host store partners and senior stakeholders
• Monitoring stock levels and providing proactive counsel to the Retail Manager on stock lines
• People planning and ongoing talent management and succession planning of the team
• Creating a positive and cooperative team culture in store
• Owning the end-to-end recruitment process in your store
• Identifying the training needs of the team and providing feedback about advancement in opportunity areas
• Driving and building your business KPI performance to achieve market-leading results
• Ensuring the best customer experience is being delivered
• Owning your counter metrics and unlocking the steps that need to be taken to manage future risks and opportunities
• Thinking limitlessly with your plan for the calendar year
• Proposing plans, events, and other limitless activity to unlock commercial success
• Adhering to health and safety guidance in the workplace
• Executing flawless grooming standards

Requirements:

• Retail management experience
• A genuine passion for the beauty industry
• Commercial acumen
• People management experience
• Strategic planning experience

Benefits:

• Structured induction programme – Charlotte’s Magic Academy
• Structured career development
• Exclusive launches of new products
• Access to Tilbury Treats – our rewards platform
• Life assurance, birthdays off work, team sales incentives, and more

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The role involves:

• Leading the sales team and providing guidance and support
• Ensuring customer needs and wants are met
• Assisting in setting up and delivering exceptional retail operational standards and in-store efficiencies to drive profitability
• Working with the management team to create a shopping experience that is unique to the Joules brand

You will need to have previous experience as a retail Supervisor or a Senior Sales Assistant, and be able to think commercially and work flexibly.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Recognition and rewards for doing a great job and achieving great results
• 25% off most Joules, NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap, and Victoria's Secret products
• 10% off most partner brands and up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Uniform allowance
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Life assurance
• Discounted health plan for you and your family

The shifts you are applying for are 13.75hrs p/w; Sun 09:45 - 16:15; Mon 09:15 - 17:45. The salary is £13.34 per hour.

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