Analytical Scientist - API Method Dev & Optimization

Viatris; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Viatris is seeking an Analytical Scientist to provide analytical leadership for API manufacturing, method development, and lifecycle management. You will collaborate with Technical Services, Production, QC, QA, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure robust analytical support for manufacturing operations.

The role requires strong experience in analytical method development, validation, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance for APIs, intermediates, and raw materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on API Analytical R&D experience.
• Proven ability to develop and transfer analytical methods for APIs and intermediates.
• Experience supporting commercial manufacturing and technical investigations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, transfer, and validate analytical methods for APIs, intermediates, raw materials, cleaning samples, and stability studies.
• Execute method validation in line with ICH, USP, EP, and internal quality requirements.
• Support method lifecycle management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct analytical equivalency and method bridging studies when needed.
• Provide analytical support to commercial API manufacturing operations.
• Lead or support investigations, deviations, and root cause analysis.
• Review protocols, reports, and technical documents; mentor QC staff.

Skills

HPLC

UPLC

GC

KF

UV-Vis

FTIR

Dissolution

Impurity profiling

Method troubleshooting

Data interpretation

Scientific writing

Education

Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry

Bachelor's degree with relevant experience

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

Viatris is seeking an Analytical Scientist to provide analytical leadership for API manufacturing, method development, and lifecycle management. You will collaborate with Technical Services, Production, QC, QA, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure robust analytical support for manufacturing operations.

The role requires strong experience in analytical method development, validation, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance for APIs, intermediates, and raw materials.