Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical firm is seeking an Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist in Chelmsford. This full-time role offers hybrid working, with responsibilities including ensuring analytical method compliance and leading international method transfers. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and have proven experience in analytical development within the pharmaceutical industry. Salary is up to £50,000 annually.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for analytical testing of commercial OSD products.
• Ensure analytical method robustness and compliance across sites.
• Lead analytical method transfers to global locations.

Skills

Analytical method development

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Root cause analysis

Education

Degree, Master’s, or PhD in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related field

Job description

Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist, Chelmsford

Client:

Not specified

Location:

Cheshire

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

Job Description:

My client is hiring an enthusiastic and innovative Analytical Scientist to join their team at a leading pharmaceutical facility in Cheshire. This is a full-time, permanent role offering a salary up to £50,000 per annum, with a 36.5-hour workweek (Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30). The position involves hybrid working with 3 days on-site.

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 & Experience:

• 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.