Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical facility in Chesterfield is hiring an Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist. This full-time role offers a salary up to £50,000 per annum with hybrid working. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related and experience in drug product analytical development. Responsibilities include leading analytical testing and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure method compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drug product analytical development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of analytical method development, optimisation, and transfer.
• Desirable: Experience in CMC functions and Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for analytical testing of commercial OSD products.
• Ensure analytical method robustness, performance, and compliance across manufacturing sites.
• Lead analytical method transfers to global locations, requiring potential international travel.
• Collaborate with QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing.

Skills

Analytical method development

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of SHE principles

Education

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

Tools

Analytical techniques

Job description

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Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist, Chesterfield

Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 26.08.2025

Expiry Date: 10.10.2025

Job Description:

We are hiring an enthusiastic and innovative Analytical Scientist to join a leading pharmaceutical facility in Cheshire. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary up to £50,000 per annum, with 36.5 hours/week (Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30) and hybrid working (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.