Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Liverpool is seeking an enthusiastic Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist. This full-time position involves leading analytical testing and method transfers, ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in Chemistry or related field and proven experience in drug product analytical development. The role offers a salary up to £50,000 per annum with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drug product analytical development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of analytical method development, optimisation, and transfer.
• Familiarity with a range of analytical techniques and root cause analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for analytical testing of commercial Oral Solid Dose products.
• Ensure analytical method robustness and compliance across manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA and QC.

Skills

Analytical method development

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

Master’s or PhD

Job description

Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

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 position offering a salary up to £50,000 per annum, with working hours of 36.5 hours/week (Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30). The role involves hybrid working with 3 days onsite.

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.