Director of Analytical Development

Piper Companies is seeking a Director, Analytical Development to join a growing pharmaceutical organization supporting a highly visible development program. The Director, Analytical Development will lead analytical and CMC strategy, manage external partners, and drive cross-functional execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
The Director, Analytical Development role is a direct placement with the company and allows the candidate to work remotely in the United States with travel up to 30%.

• Lead analytical development activities for a key pharmaceutical development program.
• Represent CMC and Analytical Development on cross-functional project teams.
• Develop and execute analytical strategies supporting formulation, clinical, and regulatory goals.
• Manage CROs, contract laboratories, and external development partners.
• Drive technical decision-making and program execution under aggressive timelines.
• Partner with formulation, clinical, regulatory, and project management stakeholders.
• Identify and implement solutions to complex development challenges.
• Establish processes and structure within a dynamic development environment.

• Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience in Analytical Development.
• Director-level experience or Associate Director ready for promotion.
• Strong background in analytical method development, characterization, and validation.
• Understanding of formulation development and broader CMC activities.
• Experience managing CROs, vendors, and external laboratories.
• Proven ability to lead highly visible, cross-functional development programs.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments with shifting priorities.

• $140,000 - $170,000 base salary
• Full Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

Director Analytical Development, Analytical Development, CMC, Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls, Pharmaceutical Development, Formulation Development, CRO Management, Vendor Management, Method Development, Method Validation, Drug Product Development, Regulatory Support, Technical Leadership, Cross-Functional Leadership, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lifecycle Management, Clinical Development Support, Analytical Strategy, Biotechnology, GMP, Stability Studies, Program Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Scientific Leadership

This job opens for applications on 09/25/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.