Manager - Analytical Method Development (AR&D)

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited is seeking a Manager for Analytical Method Development to lead efforts in validation and troubleshooting across various chemical products. The role focuses on maintaining GLP, GMP, and ICH compliance while supporting R&D and regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates should have an M.Sc./Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and 8–15 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of analytical methods are essential.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in analytical method development within Pharma, Specialty Chemical, or Agrochemical industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical method development, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Develop and validate methods using HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR, LC-MS.
• Perform stability studies and impurity profiling.
• Review analytical data, SOPs, protocols, and reports.
• Ensure laboratory compliance with safety standards.
• Mentor analytical development team members.

Skills

Analytical instruments knowledge

Validation techniques

ICH, GLP, GMP understanding

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

M.Sc./Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Manager - Analytical Method Development (AR&D)

Anekal / Attibele

Full-Time

About Us

Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solution—from R&D and custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal care and fragrances.

We enable 500+ businesses across 20+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production. We have raised over $54 million from top tier investors such as Accel and Bertelsmann, We are a team of 450+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia.

Learn more about why Forbes thinks we are the top 100 startups in Asia to watch. Simplify Overview

Job Summary

Responsible for leading analytical method development, validation, and troubleshooting activities for raw materials, intermediates, APIs, formulations, specialty chemicals, and agrochemical products. Ensure compliance with GLP, GMP, and ICH guidelines while supporting R&D, scale-up, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analytical methods using HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR, LC-MS, etc.
• Perform stability studies, impurity profiling, and method transfers.
• Review analytical data, SOPs, protocols, and reports.
• Ensure laboratory compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Lead and mentor analytical development team members.
• Support process development, technology transfer, and troubleshooting activities.

Qualifications

• M.Sc./Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Experience 8–15 years of experience in analytical method development within Pharma, Specialty Chemical, or Agrochemical industries.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of analytical instruments and validation techniques.
• Good understanding of ICH, GLP, GMP requirements.
• Leadership, technical, and problem-solving skills.