Senior Director, Analytical Research
Core
Leading the Synthetic Molecule Analytical R&D organization to develop analytical methods, characterization packages, and control strategies for drug intermediates, drug substances, and drug products from discovery through late-stage clinical development.
Role type
Senior Director, Analytical R&D
Builds
Analytical characterization capabilities and process development strategies for small molecules, peptides, ADCs, APCs, and LNPs.
Domain
Pharmaceutical R&D / Analytical Chemistry / Biotechnology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic leadership, analytical method development and validation, technology evaluation and implementation, cross-functional collaboration, budget management, talent development, regulatory compliance, complex technical problem solving
Preferred skills
Experience with novel synthetic modalities, understanding of CQAs and degradation mechanisms, entrepreneurial thinking
Technologies
Analytical instrumentation, automation systems, formulation development tools
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and talent development for >50 analytical scientists; Define and communicate industry-leading analytical strategies for complex modalities; Drive development, validation, and transfer of analytical methods; Manage departmental budget, laboratories, and equipment; Solve difficult and highly complex technical issues in an evolving regulatory climate.
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic leadership & organization management