Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist

VRS Recruitment; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working model

Collaborative environment

Job summary

VRS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Analytical Scientist to support commercial drug products at a world-class pharmaceutical facility in Macclesfield. You will ensure analytical performance, robustness, and regulatory compliance across an OSD portfolio, with potential international travel.

The role demands a degree (MSc/PhD) in a scientific field and strong experience in drug product analytics, cGMP, and cross-functional teamwork within a global pharma setting.

Qualifications

• Degree, MSc or PhD in a scientific field.
• Strong industry experience in drug product analytical development and understanding of OSD lifecycles.
• Working knowledge of SHE principles and cGMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key point of contact for analytical testing of commercial drug products.
• Support global manufacturing sites and CMOs with analytical expertise.
• Collaborate across Manufacturing, QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs and External Sourcing.
• Oversee method transfers, change control assessments, and market access projects.
• Provide technical leadership on complex analytical investigations and lifecycle management.
• Potential involvement in hands-on lab work and international travel.

Skills

Analytical development

Cross-functional collaboration

cGMP compliance

Communication

Lean methodologies

Education

Degree/MSc/PhD in scientific field

Tools

HPLC

GC

Job description

Are you an experienced Analytical Scientist looking to make an impact in the pharmaceutical sector?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and innovative scientist to take a leading role in supporting commercial drug products at our clients globally renowned pharmaceutical organisation at their state-of-the-art facility based in Macclesfield. You will ensure analytical performance, method robustness, and regulatory compliance across a portfolio of mainly Oral Solid Dose (OSD) medicines. You will be joining a high-performing team within a world-class pharmaceutical setting, where you'll contribute to high-impact commercial products with a global reach.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as the key point of contact for analytical testing of commercial drug products.
• Support global manufacturing sites and CMOs with analytical expertise.
• Collaborate across departments including Manufacturing, QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, and External Sourcing.
• Oversee method transfers, change control assessments, and market access projects.
• Provide technical leadership on complex analytical investigations and lifecycle management.
• Potential involvement in hands-on laboratory support and occasional international travel.

About You

• Degree, MSc or PhD in a Scientific field.
• Strong industry experience in drug product analytical development and strong understanding of the life cycle of OSD, inhalation, or parenteral drug products—from late-stage development and launch through commercial production and post-launch management.
• Working knowledge of SHE principles and cGMP compliance.
• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to Lean methodologies and multi-disciplinary CMC roles is a plus.

Enjoy the benefits of a flexible hybrid working model while being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values innovation and excellence!

Key words: Senior Analyst, Analyst, Scientist, Lab-based, Analytical Chemistry, Method Development, Method Validation, Method transfer, Method optimisation, HPLC, GC, chromatography, Oral Solid Dose (OSD), inhalation drug products, parenteral drug products, drug product lifecycle, stability testing, dissolution testing, cGMP compliance, lifecycle management, commercial manufacturing, global pharmaceutical, contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), quality control (QC), CMC, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls, process improvement, laboratory support, Macclesfield, Manchester, Stockport, Wilmslow, Knutsford, Altrincham, Congleton, Buxton, Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Sandbach, Northwich, Warrington, Nantwich, Chester, Liverpool, Glossop, Derbyshire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, VRS9119MP.