Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical facility is seeking an enthusiastic Analytical Scientist to join its Nottingham team. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary up to £50,000 and a hybrid working model. Responsibilities include overseeing analytical testing and method transfers, while qualifications require a degree in a relevant field and significant experience in analytical development. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drug product analytical development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of analytical method robustness and compliance.
• Familiarity with SHE principles and cGMP.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical method development

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree/Master’s/PhD in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Root cause analysis tools

Job description

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Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist, Nottingham

Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 up to £50,000 per annum, with a 36.5-hour workweek (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.