About this job

Are you an experienced Analytical Scientist looking to make an impact in the pharmaceutical sector?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and innovative scientist to take a leading role in supporting drug products manufacturing at our clients’ globally renowned pharmaceutical organisation at their state-of-the-art facility based in Macclesfield. You will ensure analytical performance, method robustness, and regulatory compliance across a portfolio of mainly Oral Solid Dose (OSD) medicines.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as the key point of contact for analytical testing of drug products
• Support global manufacturing sites and CMOs with analytical expertise
• Collaborate across departments including 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 laboratory support and occasional international travel

About You

• Degree, MSc or PhD in a Scientific field
• Strong industry experience in drug product analytical development and strong understanding of the life cycle of OSD, inhalation, or parenteral drug products—from late-stage development and launch through commercial production and post-launch management
• Working knowledge of SHE principles and cGMP compliance
• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Exposure to Lean methodologies and multi-disciplinary CMC roles is a plus

The job holder will also be able to follow a hybrid working model (minimum 3 days onsite).

Key words: Senior Analyst, Analyst, Scientist, Lab-based, Analytical Chemistry, Method Development, Method Validation, Method transfer, Method optimisation, HPLC, GC, chromatography, Oral Solid Dose (OSD), inhalation drug products, parenteral drug products, drug product lifecycle, stability testing, dissolution testing, cGMP compliance, lifecycle management, commercial manufacturing, global pharmaceutical, contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), quality control (QC), CMC, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls, process improvement, laboratory support, Macclesfield, Manchester, Stockport, Wilmslow, Knutsford, Altrincham, Congleton, Buxton, Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Sandbach, Northwich, Warrington, Nantwich, Chester, Liverpool, Glossop, Derbyshire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, VRS9087MP

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