Analytical Development Group Lead

Our client is seeking an experienced Analytical Development Group Leader to lead a team of scientists in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This individual will be responsible for the safe and efficient management of the group, while driving the development, establishment, and validation of analytical testing methodologies.

• Safely and efficiently managing a group of 5-8 direct reports with varying levels of experience and degrees to develop, establish, and validate analytical testing methodologies used to control raw materials, production intermediates, and final products.
• Effectively and professionally communicating project status to internal and external clients during weekly teleconferences and email correspondence.
• Investigating and solving analytical technical issues.
• Assisting with or leading efforts to transfer documented analytical methods to Quality Control and Process Support departments.
• Providing guidance and/or project leadership for cross functional project teams.
• Providing guidance to laboratory personnel on safe laboratory practices.
• Perform analytical chemistry assays based on new and existing methodologies and qualify reference materials.
• Training staff on analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Participating in the evaluation of new business opportunities.
• Maintaining laboratory notebooks documenting work and writing technical reports to document analytical methods.
• Maintain compliance with GMP SOPs and DEA regulations.
• Coordinate off-site testing as necessary.
• Participation in design/execution in R&D initiatives.

• 4 year degree in Chemistry, with analytical emphasis. Advanced degree beneficial.
• 8 or more years of industrial experience in a method development and validation role with a focus on small scale pharmaceutical method validation.