Analytical Development Leader

Meet Life Sciences Ltd.; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Meet Life Sciences is seeking a Group Leader of Analytical Development in the United States to lead a laboratory team and drive method development and validation for pharmaceutical projects.

The role combines hands-on analytical work with leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to support development and manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, analytical chemistry emphasis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a group of 5-8 analytical laboratory professionals, supporting their training and career development.
• Oversee development, validation, transfer, and verification of analytical methods.
• Develop and validate testing methodologies for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Troubleshoot analytical and technical challenges.
• Coordinate method transfers to QC and Process Support teams.
• Perform analytical testing using established and new methods.
• Communicate project updates to internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Ensure laboratory activities comply with cGMP, SOPs, safety standards, and regulations.
• Support R&D initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Analytical chemistry

Method development

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

LC-MS

FTIR

UV-Vis

NMR

Analytical data systems

Job description

Are you an experienced analytical chemist with a strong background in pharmaceutical method development and validation? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a talented laboratory team?

We're looking for a Group Leader of Analytical Development to oversee laboratory operations, drive analytical method development and validation, and support critical pharmaceutical development and manufacturing projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced analytical professional who enjoys combining hands‑on scientific work with team leadership, technical problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and supervise a team of 5-8 analytical laboratory professionals, supporting their training and career development.
• Oversee the development, validation, transfer, and verification of analytical methods.
• Develop and validate analytical testing methodologies for raw materials, intermediates, and finished pharmaceutical products.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex analytical and technical challenges.
• Coordinate analytical method transfers to Quality Control and Process Support teams.
• Perform analytical chemistry testing using established and newly developed methodologies.
• Communicate project updates and results to internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Ensure laboratory activities comply with cGMP, SOPs, safety standards, and DEA regulations.
• Support R&D initiatives, new business opportunities, and cross-functional projects.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, preferably with an analytical chemistry emphasis. An advanced degree is a plus.
• 8+ years of industrial experience in analytical method development and validation.
• Strong pharmaceutical laboratory experience.
• Proven experience developing and validating analytical methods within a pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong understanding of cGMP regulations and regulatory compliance.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or supervising laboratory personnel.

Hands‑on experience with the following analytical instrumentation is required:

• HPLC
• GC
• LC-MS
• FTIR
• UV-Vis
• NMR
• Analytical data systems

Additional advantage:

Experience with Empower 3.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a leading global pharmaceutical CDMO where scientific innovation, quality, and patient impact are at the heart of the business. You'll have the opportunity to lead a team, influence analytical development projects, and contribute to the development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products.