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Principal Research Scientist I, Analytical Lead (R&D)

South San Francisco, CA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-21 → 2026-09-25

Core

Own analytical development strategy and deliverables for biologic programs, serving as the primary analytical point of contact for CMC development teams.

Role type

Principal Research Scientist I, Analytical Lead (R&D)

Builds

Product control strategies, CQA assessments, characterization and comparability studies, release and stability packages, and regulatory submission content for novel biologic therapeutics.

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Analytical Chemistry / CMC Development

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Analytical method development and validation, Project management of analytical development, Regulatory document authoring (INDs/IMPDs), Data interpretation (release, stability, characterization), Third-party lab management, Budget planning

Preferred skills

Experience with multi-specifics, mAbs, ADCs, and fusion proteins, Knowledge of global regulatory requirements (ICH, FDA, EMA), Statistical analysis and Design of Experiments

Technologies

HPLC, capillary electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, potency assays, ELISA, cell-based functional assays, CD, DSC, light scattering, JMP

Responsibilities

Conceive and own analytical development strategy including methods, specifications, CQAs, and stability plans; Translate strategy into work packages for internal teams; Manage third-party laboratory work; Interpret data trends across assays; Author regulatory submission documents and responses to health authority queries; Present project updates to management and teams.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic ownership

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