Associate Director, Analytical Development (Small Molecules)

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; Princeton (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 169.000 - 253.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

401(k) match

Paid holidays and leave programs

Zusammenfassung

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd is seeking an Associate Director, Analytical Development (Small Molecules) to lead analytical strategy and governance for multiple programs from early development through NDA submission and commercialization.

You will own NDA analytical positioning, engage with FDA/Health Authorities, and build scalable analytical capability across the organization, mentoring Senior Managers and cross-functional teams to align with late-stage and commercial needs.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline; or MS with extensive industry experience.
• 12–15+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in small‑molecule analytical development.
• Demonstrated leadership of programs from early development through NDA filing and approval.
• Experience leading analytical functions in outsourced/CDMO-based development models.

Aufgaben

• Develop and govern portfolio-level analytical strategies for small-molecule programs from early development through NDA and commercialization.
• Own analytical narratives and positioning for NDAs, coordinating across Drug Substance, Drug Product, impurities, stability, and control strategies.
• Lead risk-based assessments and lifecycle planning for method validation, specification setting, and comparability.
• Define and implement analytical governance models for CDMOs/CROs and ensure inspection readiness.
• Serve as strategic partner to Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Process Chemistry, MSAT, and Supply Chain; influence development timelines and strategies.
• Mentor Senior Managers and Managers; scale analytical capabilities for late-stage and commercial needs.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Strategy

Regulatory Leadership

NDA Strategy

Leadership

Ausbildung

PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related

MS in related field

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

The Associate Director, Analytical Development (Small Molecules)will leadthestrategy, executionand portfoliolevelof analytical development activities supporting smallmolecule programs from early development through NDA submission, approval, and commercialization. This role is accountable for defining and defending analytical control strategies , ensuring regulatory success, and managing analytical risk across multiple programs.

Associate Director owns analytical strategy, risk posture, and NDA analytical positioning , serves as the primary analytical interface with Regulatory Affairs and Health Authorities, and builds scalable analytical capability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

PortfolioLevel Analytical Strategy & Governance

• Contribute and execute analytical strategies for a portfolio of smallmolecule programs spanning early development through NDA and commercialization.
• Establish consistent,riskbasedapproaches for:
• Methodlifecycle evolution
• Specification setting and tightening
• Stability strategy andshelf life‑justification
• Providesanalyticalrecommendations and executesagreestrategies, with accountability for regulatory outcomes.

NDA Ownership & Regulatory Leadership

• Own the analytical narrative and positioning for NDAs, ensuring coherence across:
• Drug substance (3.2.S)
• Drug product (3.2.P)
• Impurities, stability, and control strategies
• Review, approve, and integrate analytical content authored by Senior Managers and external partners.
• Support and participate in analytical interactions with FDA and global Health Authorities, including:
• NDA review discussions
• Type C andpre‑NDAmeetings
• Analytical IR strategy and response alignment
• Provideanalytical SMEsupportduring pre ‑approvalinspections (PAIs).

Analytical Risk Management & Lifecycle Planning

• Supportrisk‑basedassessments and provide technical inputregarding:
• Bridging vs.re‑developmentof analytical methods
• Timing and extent of method validation
• Specification flexibility pre‑vspost‑approval
• Own analytical comparability andpost‑approvalchange strategies.
• Ensure analytical approaches supportlong‑termcommercial robustness and global regulatory compliance.

CDMO & External Partner Strategy

• Support withdefiningand implementing analytical governance models for CDMOs and CROs.
• Set expectations forNDA‑defensibleanalytical work and inspection readiness.
• Lead escalation and resolution ofhigh‑impactanalytical issues with external partners.
• Support vendor selection, capability assessments, andlong‑termoutsourcing strategy in partnership with Quality and Procurement.

Cross ‑ Functional& CMC Leadership

• Act as a strategic thought partnertoRegulatory Affairs, Quality, Process Chemistry, MSAT, and Supply Chain.
• Influence CMC development strategy and timelines through analytical risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Represent Analytical Development in CMC governance forums and leadership discussions.

People Leadership & Capability Building

• Mentor Senior Managers and Managers ; coach leaders rather than individual contributors.
• Build and scale analytical capabilities aligned withlate‑stageand commercial needs.
• Own analytical resourcing strategy, succession planning, and capability development.

Qualifications

Education

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline; or
• M.S. with extensive, directly relevant industry experience.

Experience

• 12–15+years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in small ‑ moleculeanalytical development.
• Demonstrated leadership of programs from early development through NDA filing and approval.
• Demonstratedexperience contributingtoof NDA analytical strategy and Health Authority engagement.
• Experience leading analytical functions in outsourced/CDMO ‑ baseddevelopment models.

Technical & Regulatory Expertise

• Deepexpertisein:
• Stabilityindicatingmethods (HPLC/UPLC, GC, dissolution)
• Impurity control (ICH Q3A/B, Q3C, genotoxic impurities)
• Solidstate characterization and stability (XRPD, DSC, TGA)
• Strong command of ICH Q1, Q2,Q6A and FDA expectations for NDAs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop analytically robust,inspectionreadycontrol strategies.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strongriskbaseddecisionmaking capability.
• Influential leader in matrixed organizations.
• Clear, authoritative communicator with strong regulatory writing and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to balance speed, risk, cost, and compliance.

Competencies
Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Minimum $169,222.00 - Maximum $253,000.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.

Company benefits:

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

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