Director, Analytical Development

Septerna

South San Francisco, California, United States
Base: $225,000 - $250,000; bonus/equity: stock opt...
On-site
Analytical method development
Method validation and transfer
Cmc control strategies
Manage and drive analytical development and quality control activities across small molecule drug discovery and development programs

Job Summary

  • Manage and drive analytical development and quality control activities across small molecule drug discovery and development programs.
  • Define CMC control strategies, including development, review, and justification of specifications for raw materials, intermediates, drug substance, and drug product.
  • Develop analytical test methods and manage method validation and transfer as necessary to support CDMO GMP manufacturing, release, and stability of drug substance and drug product.

Matching Summary

Manage and drive analytical development and quality control activities across small molecule drug discovery and development programs.

Salary

Base: $225,000 - $250,000; Bonus/Equity: stock options, annual target bonus; Benefits: benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Analytical method development
  • Method validation and transfer
  • CMC control strategies
  • Specification development and justification
  • Small molecule and oral solid dose products
  • cGMP data traceability

Nice-to-have

  • Collaboration with external partners
  • Cross-functional project teams
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Diversity of thought and expertise

Key Requirements

  • BS, MS, or PhD degree in analytical chemistry or related field
  • 16+ years (BS), 14+ years (MS), or 10+ years (PhD) of relevant industry experience
  • Demonstrated expertise with analytical techniques for small molecules and oral solid dose products
  • Proficient working knowledge of NMR and solid-state characterization techniques
  • Demonstrated knowledge of ICH, FDA, MHRA, and EMA guidelines and USP-NF, Ph. Eur, BP, and JP compendia
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, up to 20%

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