Lead Scientist, Tech Transfer & Global Programs

Essential Pharma Ltd

Egham

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension 5%

Life Insurance

Enhanced family leave

25 days leave

Job summary

Essential Pharma Ltd in the UK seeks a Principal Scientist to drive tech transfer and portfolio maintenance, ensuring supply continuity across the CDMO network. You will collaborate with CMOs, CROs and cross-functional teams to maximise lifecycle value of the product portfolio.

The role requires strong project leadership, QA/CMC experience and a track record of managing complex pharmaceutical transfers and regulatory interactions. Flexible location options and an office-based setup are available.

Qualifications

Life Sciences degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry.
Desirable: Prince2, PMP or other project management certification.

Responsibilities

Lead site-to-site tech transfers for manufacturing, analytical and packaging processes.
Apply risk-based problem solving to technical, scientific, compliance and Quality issues across CMOs/CROs.
Manage technical documentation and Quality records (MBRs, PQRs, validation protocols, risk assessments, etc.).
Ensure clear program communication and governance across lifecycle.
Support product and process improvements across CMO sites; assess transfers or consolidations.