Senior Analytical and Compliance Specialist

Job description

Job Title: Senior Analytical and Compliance Specialist

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time role

Location: Aylesbury, Bedfordshire, UK – Onsite/Hybrid

Remuneration: Up to £50,000

An opportunity to work for a leading science-led organisation at the heart of skincare innovation and development. The business has backing from one of the leading cosmetics businesses in the industry.

Currently looking for a Senior Analytical and Compliance Scientist/ specialist to join the team and contribute to the high-quality standards and global compliance of OTC sunscreen products. Reporting to the Head of Quality Compliance and working very closely with our R&D team, you will ensure all our OTC testing and documentation comply with all necessary regulatory and customer requirements.

Your Role Will Include:

• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining OTC regulatory documentation (stability protocols, reports, specifications).
• Perform and oversee HPLC analyses, including method development, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Support process validation activities in alignment with GMP requirements.
• Draft, review, and update SOPs, quality manuals, and related GMP documentation.
• Ensure audit readiness through training, documentation control, and CAPA follow-up.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, QC, Manufacturing) to ensure product compliance throughout the lifecycle.
• Contribute to stability studies and interpret analytical data for regulatory submissions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in an OTC, pharmaceutical, or related regulated environment.
• Hands-on expertise in HPLC and analytical method development/validation.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ICH, and FDA/TGA guidelines.
• Experience authoring and reviewing stability protocols, reports, and validation documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to train colleagues on SOPs and support internal/external audits

The role comes with some of the perks include:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible & Hybrid working
• Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Long Service Awards
• 75% discount + Annual Product Allowance
• Flexible Career opportunities
• Up-skilling support + regular Lunch & Learns
• 2 Volunteering days per year
• Matched Charitable Giving Scheme

For more information, please contact lucy.kirkaldy@cpl.com

You MUST have the full right to work in the UK and also be able to commute to site 3x a week

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Aylesbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English