Senior Scientist, Analytical Development

Senior Scientist, Analytical Development

Join a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation to support the development of innovative medicines across a range of therapeutic areas, including complex oral and injectable products. This high-impact role supports the Pharmaceutical Development team, offering the opportunity to drive analytical strategy across the full product lifecycle, from early development through to commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and design analytical development studies to support preclinical and clinical programs.
• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for drug products.
• Define and implement control strategies for oral and injectable formulations.
• Oversee stability studies and analytical testing for clinical batches.
• Interpret data, troubleshoot issues, and ensure robustness and reliability of results.
• Manage external partners (CROs/CDMOs) and contribute to vendor selection.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, MAA, IMPD).
• Drive innovation in analytical approaches, technologies, and methodologies.
• Act as a subject matter expert within cross-functional CMC project teams.

About You

• Proven experience working in pharmaceutical analytical development.
• Strong expertise in method development, validation, and transfer (physico-chemical and/or biotech methods).
• Proven experience supporting regulatory submissions in Europe and/or the US.
• Deep knowledge of analytical techniques for drug products (oral, injectable, and/or biologics).
• Strong project management skills and ability to operate in a matrix environment.
• Experience managing external partners and complex development activities.
• Solid understanding of GMP/cGMP requirements.

Education & Skills

• MSc or equivalent in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline (PhD preferred).
• Fluent English required.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a science-driven organisation where analytical development is central to product success. You will work on innovative therapies, collaborate with global teams, and have real influence on development strategy and delivery. This role combines technical depth, strategic input, and cross-functional exposure.