Analytical Lead — Peptides & Bioconjugates

Neurocrine Biosciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking an analytical lead focused on peptides and bioconjugates to support drug substance and drug product development from preclinical through commercialization.

You will develop, qualify/validate and transfer analytical methods, and work to ensure regulatory readiness while aligning with cGMP principles. Strong collaboration and hands‑on lab execution are essential to success.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Analytical Chemistry/Cell & Molecular Biology with 12+ years in analytics/pharma development
• MS/MA in Analytical Chemistry with 10+ years in analytics/pharma development
• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field with 4+ years experience

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical development and characterization for peptides/bioconjugates.
• Develop, qualify, validate and transfer analytical methods.
• Serve as analytical lead on cross‑functional teams and support CMC/process/formulation.
• Design, execute and document lab work adhering to safety and GMP.
• Apply literature and regulatory guidance to inform strategies.
• Support method transfer and external testing with CROs.
• Communicate findings clearly across the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Bioconjugates

Capillary electrophoresis

iCIEF

LC (RP, SEC, IEX)

Mass spectrometry

Method transfer

CMC development

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BS/BA in Analytical Chemistry/Cell & Molecular Biology

MS/MA in Analytical Chemistry

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

LC-MS

SDS-PAGE

ELISA

Capillary electrophoresis

Job description

Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking an analytical lead focused on peptides and bioconjugates to support drug substance and drug product development from preclinical through commercialization.

You will develop, qualify/validate and transfer analytical methods, and work to ensure regulatory readiness while aligning with cGMP principles. Strong collaboration and hands‑on lab execution are essential to success.