Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an enthusiastic Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist in Stoke-on-Trent, offering a competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum. This full-time position involves hybrid working, ensuring compliance and leading analytical method transfers. The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field and proven experience in analytical development within the pharmaceutical industry. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for analytical testing of commercial Oral Solid Dose (OSD) products.
• Ensure analytical method robustness, performance, and compliance across sites.
• Lead analytical method transfers to multiple global locations.

Skills

Analytical method development

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Knowledge of SHE principles

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

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Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist, Stoke-on-Trent

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, 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 position offering up to £50,000 per annum, with a 36.5-hour workweek (Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30). The role involves hybrid working with 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.