Tech Transfer & Analytical Development Scientist

Walker Cole International Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist pharmaceutical organisation is seeking a Tech Transfer & Analytical Development Scientist to facilitate the transition of products from R&D to manufacturing. This role requires expertise in analytical method development, particularly HPLC, and knowledge of regulatory dossiers. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, prepare technical documentation, and support product introduction in a GMP-regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in analytical method development and validation, particularly HPLC.
• Knowledge of regulatory dossiers (CTD Module 3).
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and meeting project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Leading the transfer of analytical methods and supporting technical readiness for production.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to perform risk assessments and solve technical challenges.
• Acting as the primary contact for knowledge transfer with internal teams and external testing facilities.
• Developing, verifying, and validating analytical methods, including HPLC and dissolution testing, to support scale-up.
• Preparing technical documentation, methods, and specifications for regulatory submissions and internal quality systems.
• Supporting feasibility studies, process scale-up, and investigations to ensure smooth product introduction.

Skills

Analytical method development and validation

HPLC

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Walker Cole International is hiring a Tech Transfer & Analytical Development Scientist to join a specialist pharmaceutical organisation at their GMP-regulated R&D and manufacturing site in the UK.

In this role, you'll be a key part of transitioning products from R&D to manufacturing, ensuring analytical methods, data, and documentation are robust, compliant, and production-ready.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the transfer of analytical methods and supporting technical readiness for production.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to perform risk assessments and solve technical challenges.
• Acting as the primary contact for knowledge transfer with internal teams and external testing facilities.
• Developing, verifying, and validating analytical methods, including HPLC and dissolution testing, to support scale-up.
• Preparing technical documentation, methods, and specifications for regulatory submissions and internal quality systems.
• Supporting feasibility studies, process scale-up, and investigations to ensure smooth product introduction.

To be successful, you will have:

• Hands-on experience in analytical method development and validation, particularly HPLC.
• Knowledge of regulatory dossiers (CTD Module 3).
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and meeting project timelines.