Manufacturing Scientist - EEM Technical Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global staffing firm is seeking a Manufacturing Scientist for a contract role based in Liverpool. The successful candidate will provide expertise in packaging processes and manage cross-functional process meetings. This position requires an advanced degree in life sciences or engineering, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry. Fluency in English and another European language is essential. A hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in pharma or chemical production, technical services, or packaging.
• Fluent in English and one other European language.
• Experienced in tech transfer and managing manufacturing-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in packaging processes and materials.
• Oversee change management activities.
• Manage product and process transfers from a technical support perspective.

Skills

Production processes knowledge

Data-driven problem solving

Technical report writing

Project management skills

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences or engineering

Job description

Job Description

Position: Manufacturing Scientist - EEM Technical Services

Location: Hybrid - Speke, Liverpool

Client: Global Pharmaceutical

Planet Pharma are partnered with a global pharmaceutical company specialising in pharmaceutical drug development as well as animal health, our client is currently looking for a Manufacturing Scientist Associate - EEM Technical Services, for a initially 12 months contract, with majority of the time based in the office in Liverpool.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise in packaging processes and materials
• Represent TSMS in cross-functional process team meetings
• Oversee change management activities
• Maintain key manufacturing documentation (e.g., SOPs, MPRs)
• Write and support technical reports and process metrics
• Visit contract manufacturers to assess performance and resolve technical issues
• Ensure control strategies are in place for assigned products
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities
• Contribute to Annual Product Reviews (APRs) / Product Quality Reviews (PQRs)
• Prepare technical position papers for regulatory or internal use
• Manage product and process transfers from a technical support perspective
• Assist with investigations into deviations and product complaints
• Support new product introductions and tech transfers
• Act as main technical contact for assigned contract manufacturers

Main Requirements:

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in life sciences or engineering
• Fluent in English and one other European
• 5+ years in pharma or chemical production, technical services, or packaging
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality systems, and regulations
• Skilled in applied statistics and data-driven problem solving
• Experienced in tech transfer and managing manufacturing-scale projects
• Effective communicator with strong project and team management skills
• Proficient in writing technical reports and GMP-compliant documentation
• Willing and able to travel on short notice when needed

ABOUT PLANET PHARMA

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their , , , /belief, or .

www.planet-pharma.com