Principal Scientist – Analytical Development, Clinical Quality Control

Disc Medicine

Principal Scientist in biopharmaceutical company focusing on analytical development and quality control. Requires deep industry experience and expertise in analytical methods and regulatory submissions.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeWatertown • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $158,000 - $193,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Characterize biologic therapeutics using standard analytical extended techniques to explore relationships between structure and function.
Oversee development of standard protein analysis methods through external vendors and guide transfer analytical methods to separate analytical and QC testing facilities.
Develop analytical techniques to measure product and process impurities.
Strengthen relationships with external CDMO partners to establish and manage appropriate scopes of work, and to ensure all activities are within program expectations.
Provide oversight into external testing facilities for non-GMP and GMP testing.
Lead method performance investigations, troubleshooting, and laboratory investigations.
Working and up-to-date knowledge of ICH guidelines and other regulatory guidance.
Author, review and edit SOPs, protocols, reports, and quality related documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Provide authorship and review for regulatory documents for multiple countries.
Collaborate cross-functionally across multi-disciplinary teams including Analytical Development, Process Development, Drug Product Development, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and others.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree is required. An advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D.) is preferred.
10-12+ years of related experience in the biopharmaceutical industry experience, with 2+ years in late-stage development of antibody or related therapeutics.
Hands-on experience with multiple analytical methods and specification development; troubleshooting experience with analytical methods using external vendors
Good knowledge of cGMP and global regulatory requirements.
Develop relationships and collaborate well with cross-functional groups, including Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory.
Self-starter with demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced development environment. Ability to effectively prioritize and deliver on tight timelines while remaining flexible in a changing environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to convey complex ideas succinctly.
Experience in IND and BLA filings is highly desired.
Ability to travel occasionally

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits
competitive compensation packages
flexible work environment
professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

analytical techniquesprotein analysis methodsmethod performance investigationstroubleshootingspecification developmentcGMPICH guidelinesregulatory documentsIND filingsBLA filings

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationinterpersonal skillsself-starterability to prioritizeflexibilitydelivery of high-quality resultsrelationship buildingcross-functional teamworkproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeM.S. degreePh.D. degree