Assoc. Director, Analytical Development

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks an Associate Director of Analytical Development to lead biologics analytical development and release testing, including method development, qualification, and transfers at CDMOs and CTLs.

The role partners with Drug Substance, Drug Product, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure CQAs, regulatory-ready data, and timely support for clinical and late-stage programs. You will mentor teams, drive risk management, and stay aligned with global regulatory

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry/Biochemistry or related field with 8–12 years of analytical development experience in biologics.
• BS/MS with 10–12 years of industry experience in analytical labs supporting biologics development and manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in potency and impurities assays, data interpretation, and lifecycle management methods.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions and interactions with Quality and Regulatory teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and operational leadership for analytical development across biologics programs from early development through late stage and commercialization, including external partners.
• Lead analytical strategies for potency, impurities and release assays to support development, clinical supply, late-stage development and readiness for commercialization.
• Drive data-driven decision making to define CQAs, QTPPs, control strategies and characterization packages for regulatory submissions.
• Lead method development, qualification, transfer, and GMP release and stability testing at CDMOs and CTLs.
• Author and review analytical reports, technical summaries, and regulatory documentation to support product development.

Skills

Potency assays

Impurity assays

Life-cycle management methods

Data interpretation

Regulatory submissions experience

External partnership management

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Biochemistry

BS/MS in Chemistry/Biochemistry

Tools

Job description

**JOB SUMMARY:**### The Associate Director of Analytical Development will provide scientific and operational leadership for analytical development and release testing activities supporting BioCryst’s biologics portfolio. This role is responsible for overseeing phase‐appropriate analytical method development, qualification, transfer and execution at external Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) and Contract Test Laboratories (CTLs), with emphasis on potency and impurities assays for biologics.### ### The Associate Director will work cross‐functionally with Drug Substance, Drug Product, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs teams to ensure product quality, robust analytical strategies, and timely support of clinical and late‐stage development programs. This position requires strong technical expertise in biologics analytical sciences, a data‐driven mindset, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‐paced, collaborative biotech environment.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Provide scientific and operational leadership for analytical development across biologics programs from early development through late stage and commercialization, primarily at external partners.* Lead analytical strategies for potency, impurities and other release assays to support biologics development, clinical supply, late‐stage development, and commercialization readiness.* Drive interpretation and application of product quality data to define CQAs, QTPPs, control strategies, and characterization packages supporting regulatory submissions and process changes.* Lead analytical method development, qualification, and testing activities at CDMOs and contract test laboratories, including potency, purity, identity, safety, and other release and stability assays for biologics.* Author and review high‐quality analytical reports, technical summaries and other documentation to support product development.* Author and review analytical sections of CMC regulatory filings and communicate analytical risks, timelines, and data interpretations to internal teams and external partners.* Build and maintain strong relationships with CDMO and CTL partners, applying metrics to manage risk, prioritize work, and drive continuous improvement.* Stay current with evolving CMC and global regulatory strategies for biologics and small‐molecule programs through literature and external networking, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory expectations.* Provide mentorship, coaching, and leadership to internal and matrixed teams, contributing to a high‐performing analytical organization.* Partner with QC and Quality stakeholders to support method validations, method transfer, reference material qualification, deviation and OOS/OOT investigations, CAPA activities, and lifecycle management.* All other duties as assigned**EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:*** PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field with 8–12 years of experience in analytical development and QC supporting biologics programs from preclinical through late‐stage development.* BS/MS with 10–12 years of relevant industry experience in analytical laboratories supporting biologics development and manufacturing.* Strong technical expertise in biologics analytical sciences, including potency and impurities assays, life-cycle management methods, and data interpretation.* Demonstrated experience supporting regulatory submissions and interacting with Quality and Regulatory functions.* Proven ability to manage external partners and deliver results in a fast‐paced biotech environment.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience authoring technical reports and regulatory documentation.* Experience with method development, validation, transfer, and GMP release and stability testing of biologics, including potency and impurities assays, is required.*The statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The manager may assign additional responsibilities and assignments from time to time.*