Senior Analytical Development Scientist

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development

Dynamic Work Environment

Job summary

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Senior Analytical Development Scientist for a site-based role in Oxfordshire. You will drive analytical method development, qualification, and validation supporting drug substance and drug product evaluations from preclinical through late-stage clinical development.

The role requires experience in regulatory-compliant analytical testing, method transfer, and collaboration with CMOs/CROs.

Qualifications

• A Degree or higher in a relevant biological science (e.g., Biochemistry, Molecular Biology).
• Post-graduate qualifications (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred.
• Experience with analytical methods in a cGMP environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage development, qualification, and validation of analytical test methods.
• Oversee technology transfer in line with regulatory guidance (ICH).
• Support release, stability testing, and GMP investigations (RCA, CAPA, OOS).
• Develop strategies for new analytical technologies in the department.
• Support process development activities including specifications and regulatory filings.
• Supervise Assay Development Scientists or Technicians and ensure timely deliverables.

Skills

PCR

ELISA

Cell-based potency assays

Education

Degree in biological science

MS/PhD preferred

Job description

# Senior Analytical Development Scientist*15748**Permanent*CompetitiveSite BasedOxfordshire, United Kingdom Updated on: 13-09-2026Apply Now**ROLE OVERVIEW**An exciting opportunity for a Senior Analytical Development Scientist to join a leading biotechnology company based in a dynamic and innovative industry. This role offers a chance to contribute significantly to the development, qualification, and validation of analytical methods supporting drug substance and drug product evaluations from preclinical through late-phase clinical development, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.Working within a collaborative environment, you will play a key role in supporting product release, process development, and characterization, while coordinating analytical activities across external partners such as CMOs and CROs. This position is ideal for a experienced scientist looking to make a tangible impact on cutting-edge biopharmaceutical advancements.**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**Your duties as the Senior Scientist, Analytical Development will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows: • Manage the development, qualification, and validation of analytical test methods and oversee technology transfer in line with regulatory guidance such as ICH. • Support release, stability testing, and GMP investigations including root cause analyses, CAPA, and OOS assessments both in-house and at external CROs. • Develop strategies for evaluating and implementing new analytical technologies within the department. • Support process development activities, including setting specifications, regulatory filings, and responding to questions from authorities. • Provide expert input during method troubleshooting, data analysis, and cross-functional meetings with manufacturing, QA, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners. • As the Senior Scientist, you will supervise Assay Development Scientists or Technicians and ensure timely, quality deliverables.**ROLE REQUIREMENTS**To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Senior Scientist, Analytical Development, we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history: • A Degree or higher level in a relevant biological science (e.g., Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related fields). Post-graduate qualifications (M.S. or Ph.D.) are highly preferred. • Proven 5-10 years industry experience, preferably within a cGMP quality environment, with thorough understanding of regulatory requirements related to analytical testing and product development. • Strong track record of developing methods using analytical techniques such as PCR, Eliza and cell based potency assays.**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?**Joining our client as a Senior Scientist, Analytical Development means becoming part of a forward-thinking organization focused on innovative therapies. You’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects within a supportive team, with exposure to global regulatory standards, and contribute to advancing life-changing medicines. Competitive benefits, ongoing development, and a dynamic work environment await you.**Key Words:** *biotechnology / analytical development / validation / GMP / regulatory compliance / project management / cross-functional collaboration / biochemistry / CRO / QC testing / process development / LI-DNI*