Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical firm in Swindon is seeking an enthusiastic Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist. This full-time, permanent position, with a salary up to £50,000 per annum, involves leading analytical method transfers and ensuring compliance across sites. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Chemistry or related fields and have experience in drug product analytical development. The role offers hybrid working conditions with three days on-site and requires collaboration with various teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drug product analytical development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of analytical method 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 manufacturing sites.
• Lead analytical method transfers to multiple global locations.

Skills

Analytical method development

Strong communication

Leadership skills

Knowledge of SHE principles

Education

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

Tools

Root cause analysis tools

Job description

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Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist, Swindon, Wiltshire

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

Job Description:

We are hiring an enthusiastic and innovative Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist to join a leading pharmaceutical facility in Cheshire. This is a full-time, permanent role with a salary of up to £50,000 per annum, working 36.5 hours/week (Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30). The position offers hybrid working with 3 days on-site.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Acting as the primary contact for analytical testing of commercial Oral Solid Dose (OSD) products.
• Ensuring analytical method robustness, performance, and compliance across manufacturing sites and CMOs.
• Leading analytical method transfers to multiple global locations (international travel may be required).
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing.
• Supporting 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.