Take ownership of product development from analytical method development and validation to drug substance and drug product manufacturing process optimization
Lead process development activities including manufacturing process optimisation, material qualification, and compatibility testing internally and with contractors
Develop and manage validation of analytical methods for identity, purity, and impurities using UV–Vis, NMR, HPLC, GC, and Raman internally or with contractors
Design stability studies and impurity profiling to ensure processes are reliable and fit for purpose
Drive drug product development activities including formulation and sterile process design
Coordinate interactions with third-party CDMOs to support outsourced activities
Support scale-up and technology transfer to clinical manufacturing sites
Prepare and review CMC documentation, including experimental reports, protocols, SOPs, and eCTD sections
Work across development, quality, regulatory, and supply chain teams to keep projects aligned and on track
Requirements
MSc or PhD in chemistry, pharmaceutical science, chemical engineering, or a related field
At least 5 years of experience in analytical chemistry, process development, or manufacturing within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
Demonstrated expertise in CMC development, including manufacturing process validation and technology transfer
Strong background in analytical method development and validation (NMR, GC, HPLC) preferred
Strong understanding of and experience working in an environment compliant with GMP, GLP, and ICH guidelines