Senior Pharmaceutical Analytical Scientist

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Analytical Scientist to join a fully remote analytical development team. The role focuses on developing, validating, and implementing analytical methods for drug substances and products, ensuring quality and compliance in a virtual environment.

The candidate will design studies, transfer methods to QC, and stay updated with ICH guidelines, GLP, and GMP expectations while collaborating with formulation scientists and QA teams.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical analytical development experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience with HPLC/UPLC; LC-MS/GC-MS a plus.
• Strong data analysis, scientific writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for drug substances and products.
• Perform stability studies and analyze data for shelf-life and storage conditions.
• Ensure GLP and GMP compliance and regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with QA, formulation chemists, and process teams remotely.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Remote collaboration

HPLC/UPLC

Mass spectrometry

Education

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry

Master's in Analytical Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC/UPLC instruments

LC-MS / GC-MS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical research and development company, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Pharmaceutical Analytical Scientist to join their remote-based analytical development team. This fully remote position is ideal for an experienced scientist eager to contribute to the characterization and quality control of novel pharmaceutical products. The Senior Analytical Scientist will be responsible for developing, validating, and implementing a range of analytical methods to support drug substance and drug product development. You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of our client's pipeline candidates, working with advanced instrumentation and cutting-edge methodologies in a virtual collaborative setting. This role requires a strong scientific background and a passion for analytical chemistry in the pharmaceutical domain.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods (e.g., HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer) for drug substance and drug product characterization. Perform stability studies and analyze data to determine shelf-life and storage conditions. Characterize impurities and degradation products using advanced analytical techniques. Transfer analytical methods to quality control laboratories and provide necessary training. Troubleshoot analytical instrumentation and resolve method-related issues. Author analytical method validation reports, development reports, and protocols. Stay current with industry trends, new technologies, and regulatory expectations (e.g., ICH guidelines). Collaborate with formulation scientists, process chemists, and quality assurance teams. Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and GMP requirements.

Requirements

Ph.D. or Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical analytical development. Extensive hands-on experience with various analytical techniques, particularly HPLC/UPLC. Proficiency in method validation according to ICH guidelines. Strong understanding of pharmaceutical quality control and regulatory requirements. Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills. Proficiency in scientific writing and documentation. Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team environment. Experience with mass spectrometry (LC-MS, GC-MS) is a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive annual salary and a robust benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off. This fully remote position provides unparalleled flexibility and autonomy, allowing for an excellent work-life balance. Our client is committed to fostering a culture of scientific excellence and professional growth, providing opportunities for continuous learning, conference participation, and career advancement. Employees benefit from working with a talented and supportive team on challenging projects that contribute to improving global health outcomes. Join a company that values innovation and empowers its remote workforce.