Scientist - Global Product Development Pharmaceutical Industry

In Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D), we are the bridge between forward-thinking science and innovative medicines that help millions of people. We work across the entire value chain, designing and delivering active ingredients, formulations and devices required to support new medicines – from supplies for use in early toxicology studies and clinical trials to developing the technology to ensure drugs can be scaled up for commercial manufacture.

We are currently looking for an Analytical Scientist in Global Product

Development (GPD). Our vision is to transform product design and development to enable us to deliver new medicines to patients. We’re looking for a skilled and motivated scientist to join one of our analytical teams. This is an exciting opportunity where you will be key in developing our products, taking the next step into the future.

What you’ll do

You will get the opportunity to use your professional skills in a highly advanced research environment and contribute to the progression of drug product projects. You will be performing analysis with regards to drug product characterization and stability. You will also take part in analytical method development and validation, working closely together within the analytical project team. The role is primarily laboratory based.

Essential for the role

To be successful in this role you will need expertise in analytical chemistry and an experience from laboratory work. Excellent skills in written and verbal communication and the ability to engage and collaborate proactively across boundaries with a positive problem-solving attitude and delivery focus.

• University degree (BSc, MSc) in relevant subject area, with industry experience
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• Experience from laboratory work in pharmaceutical industry
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• Proven scientific knowledge and experience within analytical sciences and technically skilled with analytical separation techniques such as liquid chromatography (UPLC).
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• Strong scientific interest and ambition to develop yourself in the analytical sciences area as well as learning analytical techniques
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• Demonstrated proactivity in identifying and owning tasks, and strong collaboration skills when working across cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, timely results
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• Excellent communication skills and a proven track record of working collaboratively to develop innovative solutions

Desirable skills

• Experience of working in a GMP environment with ELN and LIMS knowledge
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• Experience with method development, method validation, stability testing and documentation.
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• Experience with solving technical challenges and problems.
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• Experience of analysis of oral drug products, such as dissolution, disintegration and Karl Fisher analysis
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• Experience in aerosol characterization techniques used for inhaled products, such as impactor analysis.

Please note applications must include your CV and a cover letter (in one document) which presents your areas of strength/development and why you should be considered for the role.

Apply no later than September 6th 2026!