Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical facility is looking for an enthusiastic Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist to join their team in Cheshire. This role involves ensuring analytical method robustness for commercial products, leading analytical method transfers internationally, and collaborating across functions such as QA and QC. Candidates should hold a degree in Chemistry or related fields and possess proven experience in analytical development. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and up to £50,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• 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, optimization, and transfer.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical method development

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of OSD product life cycles

Root cause analysis

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related field

Job description

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Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist, Portsmouth, Hampshire

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Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

Job Description:

Location: Cheshire

Salary: up to £50,000 per annum

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 36.5 hours/week (Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid working – 3 days on site

My client is hiring an enthusiastic and innovative Analytical Scientist to join their team at a leading pharmaceutical facility in Cheshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-impact commercial products in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

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.