Senior Scientist, Analytical Development — Hybrid (France)

Proclinical Consulting; Dreux; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% bonus

Job summary

Proclinical Consulting is partnering with a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation to hire a Senior Scientist, Analytical Development. The role focuses on driving analytical strategy across product lifecycle, from early development to commercialization, in a cross-functional, international setting.

You will lead development studies, validate methods, and manage external partners while contributing to regulatory submissions. Fluent English required; MSc or PhD preferred. Hybrid in France.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pharmaceutical analytical development.
• Strong expertise in method development, validation, and transfer (physico-chemical and/or biotech).
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions in Europe and/or the US.
• Deep knowledge of analytical techniques for drug products (oral, injectable, and/or biologics).
• Solid GMP/cGMP knowledge.
• Good project management in a matrix environment.
• Experience managing external partners and CROs/CDMOs.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical development studies for preclinical and clinical programs.
• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for drug products.
• Define and implement control strategies for formulations.
• Oversee stability studies and testing for clinical batches.
• Interpret data and troubleshoot to ensure robust results.
• Manage external partners and vendor selection.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions (IND/NDA/MAA/IMPD).
• Drive innovation in analytical approaches and techniques.

Skills

Analytical development experience

Method development

Validation

Technology transfer

Regulatory submissions

GMP/cGMP knowledge

Project management

External partner management

Education

MSc or equivalent in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences

PhD (preferred)

Job description

Proclinical Consulting is partnering with a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation to hire a Senior Scientist, Analytical Development. The role focuses on driving analytical strategy across product lifecycle, from early development to commercialization, in a cross-functional, international setting.

You will lead development studies, validate methods, and manage external partners while contributing to regulatory submissions. Fluent English required; MSc or PhD preferred. Hybrid in France.