Senior Analytical Scientist

About This Role

This Senior Scientist role focuses on analytical development within a mission-driven oncology development setting. The individual will provide analytical support across multiple projects and teams, leading analytical development and product characterization for various molecules in CMC development.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead analytical development and product characterization for one or more molecules in CMC development
• Develop and optimize analytical methods to support early and late-stage development, applying traditional or emerging techniques to solve challenging problems
• Design experiments and perform sample analysis using general laboratory techniques (weighing, pipetting) and instrumentation such as HPLC, LC-MS, GC, UV-Vis, KF, DSC, TGA, and XRPD
• Execute analyses with a solid understanding of test procedures, underlying science, and proper instrument operation to ensure accurate, reliable results
• Use instrument control and data processing software to collect data, calculate results, and prepare comprehensive reports
• Maintain precise, real-time laboratory notebook records in line with documentation standards, supporting traceability and consistency
• Prepare presentation materials and communicate results to management and at internal meetings
• Author and review technical reports, technical packages, and relevant sections of regulatory filings

Requirements

• M.Sc. in chemistry with 8+ years of relevant research experience, or Ph.D. with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience, or equivalent, in drug discovery and development
• Hands-on experience with chromatography (HPLC, GC, LC/MS), spectroscopy (UV-Vis, FTIR), titration (Karl Fischer, acid-base), dissolution testing, particle size analysis by laser diffraction, microscopy, and other compendial methods
• Experience with laboratory software for data collection, analysis, and reporting (e.g., OpenLab, Empower, Excel)
• Strong attention to detail and prior experience in GLP and cGMP environments