Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical facility is seeking an enthusiastic Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist in Plymouth. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £50,000 per annum and hybrid working arrangements. Key responsibilities include overseeing analytical testing and leading method transfers globally. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry or related field and relevant industry experience. Join a collaborative environment that values innovation!

Qualifications

• Degree, Master’s, or PhD in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience in drug product analytical development.
• Strong knowledge of analytical method development and optimization.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical method development

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Root cause analysis tools

Job description

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Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist, Plymouth

Location: Plymouth, 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 seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist to join a leading pharmaceutical facility in Plymouth. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of up to £50,000 per annum, with 36.5 hours per 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.