MSAT Principal Scientist

MSAT Principal Scientist – Permanent – Life Sciences Our client, a speciality pharmaceutical company based in the South of the UK are looking for an MSAT Principal Scientist. Experts in their field they have a focus on the central nervous systems, gastroenterology, ophthalmology and rare diseases identifying difficult to manufacture therapeutic products and working with trusted partners to get them to the market.

• Lead site-to-site technology transfer activities for manufacturing, analytical testing, and packaging operations, ensuring seamless product and process transitions.
• Drive complex technical projects by managing timelines, budgets, risks, deliverables, and cross-functional stakeholder teams.
• Partner with CMOs/CDMOs to ensure reliable execution, operational excellence, and the development of strong, collaborative supplier relationships.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing and quality issues, including deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and root-cause investigations to maintain compliance and product supply.

• Extensive hands-on experience leading site-to-site technology transfers, with broad expertise across pharmaceutical manufacturing, QC testing, and packaging operations, including serialization programmes.
• Strong technical knowledge across a diverse range of small-molecule dosage forms, including sterile products, solid oral dosage forms, capsules, creams, gels, and ointments.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully leading and delivering complex projects, including multiple site-to-site technology transfers from initiation through commercial implementation.
• Global experience supporting the manufacture, registration, supply, and distribution of pharmaceutical products, working across international markets and regulatory environments.