Full job descriptionWalker Cole International are currently supporting the hire of an MSAT Scientist for a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation. This is a fixed-term contract opportunity running until December 2027, supporting the introduction and manufacture of an innovative pharmaceutical product.
As an MSAT Scientist, you will support technology transfer, process optimisation, continuous improvement, and new product introduction activities across GMP manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Generate and maintain GMP documentation including SOPs, protocols, technical reports, batch manufacturing records, work instructions, and training materials
• Support technology transfer activities, process validation, and new product introduction projects into commercial manufacturing
• Lead and contribute to process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives to improve manufacturing performance, process robustness, and operational efficiency
• Design, execute, and document laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing studies to support process development and troubleshooting activities
• Analyse manufacturing and process data, identify trends, and communicate findings through technical reports and presentations
• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations, investigating process deviations and implementing corrective actions where required
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Validation, and Supply Chain teams to deliver key MSAT objectives
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
• Experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biologics, or advanced therapies manufacturing environment
• Previous experience within Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT), Process Development, Technical Operations, Production Support, Quality, Validation, or Engineering functions
• Strong understanding of GMP manufacturing and pharmaceutical quality systems
• Experience authoring GMP documentation including SOPs, protocols, reports, technical documents, and batch records
• Exposure to technology transfer, process validation, process characterisation, scale-up, or manufacturing support activities would be advantageous
• Practical laboratory, pilot plant, or manufacturing experience with the ability to troubleshoot technical and process-related challenges
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
This opportunity would suit a Process Scientist, MSAT Scientist, Manufacturing Scientist, Technical Operations Scientist, Process Development Scientist, or Production Support Scientist looking to play a key role in technology transfer, process improvement, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
For further information, please apply directly or contact Mollie Richmond at Walker Cole International for a confidential discussion.