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Senior Scientist, Analytical Development, Manager

San Diego, CA💼 Full-time💰 $135,000–$135,000🗓 2026-07-30 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead projects or manage a team to develop analytical methods for small molecule and peptide drug products, ensuring compliance and scientific accuracy.

Role type

Senior Manager, Analytical Development

Builds

Analytical methods for small molecule and peptide APIs, amorphous intermediates, and drug products

Domain

Pharmaceutical manufacturing (small-molecule and peptide)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

HPLC/UPLC, UV/Vis spectroscopy, GC, Karl Fischer moisture analysis, DSC, TGA, PXRD, SEM, method validation, SOP creation, team leadership, client communication

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

HPLC/UPLC, GC, DSC, TGA, PXRD, SEM

Responsibilities

Develop stability-indicating methods from scratch; Perform and train others on analytical techniques; Troubleshoot and optimize analytical methods; Maintain accurate record keeping; Transfer analytical methods to other sites; Collaborate with Quality Assurance on method validation; Hire, train, and supervise analytical group members; Manage execution and billing communication for work proposals

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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