Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an enthusiastic Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist in High Wycombe. This full-time role involves overseeing analytical testing for commercial products, ensuring method robustness, and leading international method transfers. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and proven experience within the pharmaceutical industry. The position offers a salary up to £50,000 per annum and includes hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drug product analytical development.
• Strong knowledge of analytical method optimisation and transfer.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for analytical testing of commercial products.
• Ensure method robustness and compliance across sites.
• Lead analytical method transfers internationally.

Skills

Analytical method development

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Knowledge of SHE principles

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related field

Master’s or PhD in relevant field

Job description

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Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist, High Wycombe

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Location: High Wycombe, 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 is a full-time, permanent role offering a salary up to £50,000 per annum, with 36.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30). The position offers 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 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.