Analytical Chemist

Group Leader of Analytical Sciences

Group Leader – Analytical Services provides strategic and functional leadership for the Analytical Sciences organization. This role serves as the senior analytical chemistry expert, combining deep technical expertise with strong leadership to advance scientific excellence, operational performance, and global regulatory compliance across the product lifecycle.

The Group Leader of Analytical Services will lead a high‑performing team responsible for the development, validation, and application of sophisticated analytical methodologies supporting research and development, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory initiatives. This leader will drive innovation in analytical capabilities, oversee complex problem solving and technical decision‑making, and ensure the highest standards of data integrity, laboratory compliance, and scientific rigor.

As a key cross‑functional partner, the Group Leader will collaborate closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs to translate complex analytical findings into strategic business solutions that support product development, commercialization, and regulatory defense. This role also champions continuous improvement, laboratory modernization, and the development of scientific talent to strengthen organizational capability and long‑term business success.

• Functional & Technical Leadership: Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and career development for a team of scientists with advanced degrees. Foster a culture of collaboration, scientific rigor, innovation, and accountability
• Laboratory Strategy & Innovation: Evaluate and implement emerging analytical technologies and automation to enhance the laboratory’s capabilities and throughput
• Regulatory & GLP Excellence: Supervise the preparation and technical review of analytical data packages for global regulatory submissions (EPA, OECD). Ensure the lab maintains strict adherence to GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) and internal quality protocols
• Cross‑Functional Integration: Translate complex chemical findings into strategic business recommendations for R&D, Manufacturing, and regulatory compliance teams
• Lead the analytical chemistry support function for Quality Control laboratories and cross‑functional team needs, providing technical guidance, troubleshooting expertise, and strategic analytical chemistry oversight across the enterprise
• Strategic Method Development: Oversee the design and optimization of complex analytical methods (e.g., impurity profiling, structural elucidation, and trace analysis) using state‑of‑the‑art instrumentation (such as HPLC/UPLC, GC, GC‑MS/MS, LC‑MS/MS, and spectroscopy)
• Subject Matter Expertise: Act as the ultimate technical resource for troubleshooting complex analytical challenges and interpreting non‑routine data for active ingredients and formulated products
• Resource & Project Management: Manage laboratory workflows, project timelines, and the analytical budget (CAPEX/OPEX), ensuring the team has the necessary tools and guidance to meet corporate milestones.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement, identifying areas for enhancement. Implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and economy
• Staying Informed: Keeping up to date with industry trends and scientific advancements.
• Comply with all regulatory requirements
• Align and comply with all company EH&S, CHP plans and policies
• Perform additional related duties as assigned by the supervisor

• Ph.D. in Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry preferred) or a closely related scientific discipline

• 8+ years of postgraduate experience in an analytical sciences environment, ideally within the Agrochemical, Pharmaceutical, or Specialty Chemical industry
• 3+ years of demonstrated leadership. Proven track record of managing a technical team and leading functional lab operations
• Advanced Instrumentation Mastery: Expert‑level proficiency in chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy including structural elucidation of unknowns and complex matrix analysis.
• Regulatory Fluency: Significant experience with GLP/GMP/ISO…