Principal Scientist- Analytical Development
Location: Rhode Island
Salary: $130,000- 150,000 + Benefits + Bonus
A leading global contract research organization (CRO) is seeking a highly skilled individual to join their Analytical Department. This organization offers support to their clients in advancing their drug candidates from early stage research through preclinical and clinical development. They are known for being a trusted partner to pharmaceutical companies seeking to accelerate the development of new technologies. They are currently looking for an individual who has extensive experience in leading multiple programs at once from early to late stages of development. This opportunity will give the chance to be apart of a cutting edge research organization dedicated to advancing drug discovery and development.
Responsibilities
- Leading projects ranging from early to late stages of development.
- Designing and executing experiments to support drug development programs, including method development, optimization, and validation.
- Analyzing data and interpreting results to ensure the accuracy and reliability of analytical methods.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in all analytical activities.
- Contributing to the strategic direction of the analytical development function within the organization.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including research and development, quality control, and regulatory affairs, to support product development and regulatory submissions.
- Mentoring and training junior scientists to develop their technical skills and expertise in analytical development.
- Keeping abreast of new technologies and trends in analytical development to continuously improve processes and capabilities.
- Participating in scientific conferences, publications, and industry forums to share knowledge and expertise in the field of analytical development.
Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. or Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field with 6+ years of pharma industry experience.
- Extensive experience in small molecule analytical method development, validation, and characterization of pharmaceutical products, in a research and development setting.
- Strong knowledge of analytical techniques, such as HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and chromatography.
- Experience with regulatory requirements and guidelines, such as FDA, ICH, and USP.
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills, with the ability to lead and mentor a team of scientists.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present scientific findings.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and reliability of analytical methods.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Continuous learning mindset to stay updated on new technologies and trends in analytical development.