Analytical scientist(technology transfer)

Kenton Black Ltd; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner in pharmaceuticals is seeking an Analytical Scientist for a global pharmaceutical testing laboratory in Macclesfield. This permanent role involves acting as the primary contact for analytical testing of Oral Solid Dose products, ensuring compliance and robustness of analytical methods, and leading transfers across global locations. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess proven experience in analytical development. Exciting opportunity for career growth in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drug product analytical development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of analytical method development, optimisation, and transfer.
• Understanding of OSD, Inhalation, and Parenteral product life cycles.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for analytical testing of commercial Oral Solid Dose (OSD) products.
• Ensure analytical method robustness, performance, and compliance across manufacturing sites.
• Lead analytical method transfers to multiple global locations.

Skills

Analytical method development

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Analytical techniques

Job description

Analytical scientist(technology transfer)

Excellent opportunity for an analytical scientist within a global pharmaceutical testing laboratory. This is a permanent opportunity. The salary is negotiable. Kenton Black Scientific is a recruitment partner to a global pharmaceutical testing laboratory based in Cheshire. They are looking to hire an analytical technology transfer scientist to join their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary contact for analytical testing of commercial Oral Solid Dose (OSD) products.
• Ensure analytical method robustness, performance, and compliance across manufacturing sites and CMOs.
• Lead analytical method transfers to multiple global locations (international travel may be required).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing.
• Support market access projects and major product changes.
• Potential involvement in hands‑on analytical activities.

Qualifications:

• Degree, Master’s, or PhD in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience in drug product analytical development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of analytical method development, optimisation, and transfer.
• Understanding of OSD, Inhalation, and Parenteral product life cycles.
• Familiarity with a broad range of analytical techniques and root‑cause analysis tools.
• Solid grasp of SHE principles and cGMP.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Desirable: Experience in CMC functions and Lean methodologies.