Director Analytical Research and Development

#2675 Director Analytical Research and Development

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Global pharmaceutical company seeks technical subject matter expert in drug substance development who also can lead a team from clinical to commercial capabilities

Director of Analytical Research and Development. Direct supervision of the Analytical Associate Directors, plus full-time high level analytical scientists, as applicable. Responsible for organizing the workload of Analytical group personnel by coordinating with Analytical Associate Directors and Analytical project managers/leaders. Prepare and review proposals for new and existing projects and manage projects as needed. Experimental skills related to Analytical development and technologies are a must.

Serve as a principal subject matter expert to the company.

• Works closely with the Site Head, the Senior Director of Chemical Development, the Senior Director Quality, and other site leadership to ensure successful completion of ongoing work.
• Aggressive and diligent leadership and management of programs according to established and adjusted timelines.
• Direct management responsibility for all Analytical resources.
• Direct point of contact with customers for project-related communications and coordination.
• Work closely with other R&D groups, Project Management and other staff to coordinate project progress and resource usage.
• Project quoting, budgeting, invoicing, and reconciliation.
• Customer interactions including project discussions and updates, customer visits, contract negotiations, and dispute negotiations.
• Actively promote the results of the scientific projects within the group and to the customers.
• Maintain current knowledge of state-of-the-art of chemistry, analytical chemistry, technology, and cGMP regulations. Apply this knowledge to daily problems and ongoing work activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulations and guidances as applicable to Analytical testing and characterization of pharmaceutical products (FDA, ICH, USP, EP, JP etc.)
• Work to ensure that a spirit of teamwork, cooperation, and can-do attitude always exists within the department.
• Possess expert knowledge of laboratory PPE expectations.
• Possess expert knowledge of Analytical Chemistry and be a knowledge resource for the company and for customers.
• Project management and ensuring timelines are met
• Works closely with other site management to provide long-range business planning and guidance
• Thorough knowledge of and experience working under cGMP regulations
• Excellent publication/patent record

• Deep technical expertise in Analytical Chemistry, with extensive application to active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in a regulated environment
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build strong relationships across diverse teams and leadership levels
• Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on delivering results
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently while aligning to organizational priorities and achieving key business objectives
• Strong commitment to talent development, including coaching, mentoring, and building high-performing teams through effective knowledge transfer

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; alternatively, an M.S. with 15+ years or a B.S. with 20+ years of experience in pharmaceutical chemical process development
• Demonstrated management experience within a pharmaceutical chemical process development or manufacturing environment
• Proven expertise in quality control, regulatory compliance, scheduling, and organizational execution, with the ability to apply sound judgment and insight
• Extensive experience with common analytical techniques and instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, GC, LC/GC-MS, IR)
• In-depth knowledge of compendial methods (USP, EP, JP), technical application testing, and out-of-specification (OOS) investigations
• Strong proficiency in developing, interpreting, and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ability to serve as a technical expert and consultant, providing guidance across cross-functional teams