Senior Analytical Scientist: Global Method Transfer & Lifecycle

VRS Recruitment; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working model

Collaborative environment

Job summary

VRS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Analytical Scientist to support commercial drug products at a world-class pharmaceutical facility in Macclesfield. You will ensure analytical performance, robustness, and regulatory compliance across an OSD portfolio, with potential international travel.

The role demands a degree (MSc/PhD) in a scientific field and strong experience in drug product analytics, cGMP, and cross-functional teamwork within a global pharma setting.

Qualifications

• Degree, MSc or PhD in a scientific field.
• Strong industry experience in drug product analytical development and understanding of OSD lifecycles.
• Working knowledge of SHE principles and cGMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key point of contact for analytical testing of commercial drug products.
• Support global manufacturing sites and CMOs with analytical expertise.
• Collaborate across Manufacturing, QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs and External Sourcing.
• Oversee method transfers, change control assessments, and market access projects.
• Provide technical leadership on complex analytical investigations and lifecycle management.
• Potential involvement in hands-on lab work and international travel.

Skills

Analytical development

Cross-functional collaboration

cGMP compliance

Communication

Lean methodologies

Education

Degree/MSc/PhD in scientific field

Tools

HPLC

GC

Job description

VRS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Analytical Scientist to support commercial drug products at a world-class pharmaceutical facility in Macclesfield. You will ensure analytical performance, robustness, and regulatory compliance across an OSD portfolio, with potential international travel.

The role demands a degree (MSc/PhD) in a scientific field and strong experience in drug product analytics, cGMP, and cross-functional teamwork within a global pharma setting.