Excellent opportunity for an analytical scientist within a global pharmaceutical testing laboratory
This is a permanent opportunity. The salary is negotiable. Kenton Black Scientific is a recruitment partner to a global pharmaceutical testing laboratory based in Cheshire. They are looking to hire an analytical technology transfer scientist to join their team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Act as the primary contact for analytical testing of commercial Oral Solid Dose (OSD) products.
• Ensure analytical method robustness, performance, and compliance across manufacturing sites and CMOs.
• Lead analytical method transfers to multiple global locations (international travel may be required).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing.
• Support market access projects and major product changes.
• Potential involvement in hands-on analytical activities.

Qualifications:
• Degree, Master’s, or PhD in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience in drug product analytical development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of analytical method development, optimisation, and transfer.
• Understanding of OSD, Inhalation, and Parenteral product life cycles.
• Familiarity with a broad range of analytical techniques and root cause analysis tools.
• Solid grasp of SHE principles and cGMP.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Desirable: Experience in CMC functions and Lean methodologies.