Director of Analytical Development - 175750

Piper Companies; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Director, Analytical Development to join a growing pharmaceutical organization supporting a highly visible development program. The Director will lead analytical and CMC strategy, manage external partners, and drive cross-functional execution in a fast-paced environment.

Remote work within the United States is allowed with travel up to 30%. The role demands leadership of analytical method development, oversight of CROs, and strong collaboration with formulation,

Qualifications

• Ph.D./M.S./B.S. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry or related field.
• 7+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech analytical development experience.
• Director-level experience or readiness for promotion.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical development activities for a key pharmaceutical development program.
• Represent CMC and Analytical Development on cross-functional project teams.
• Develop and execute analytical strategies supporting formulation, clinical, and regulatory goals.
• Manage CROs, contract laboratories, and external development partners.
• Drive technical decision-making and program execution under aggressive timelines.
• Partner with formulation, clinical, regulatory, and project management stakeholders.
• Identify and implement solutions to complex development challenges.
• Establish processes and structure within a dynamic development environment.

Skills

Analytical Development

Cross-functional leadership

Method development

Method validation

Vendor management

CRO management

Regulatory support

GMP

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Lifecycle Management

Scientific leadership

Education

Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or related discipline

Tools

None

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Director, Analytical Development to join a growing pharmaceutical organization supporting a highly visible development program. The Director, Analytical Development will lead analytical and CMC strategy, manage external partners, and drive cross-functional execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The Director, Analytical Development role is a direct placement with the company and allows the candidate to work remotely in the United States with travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities of the Director, Analytical Development:

• Lead analytical development activities for a key pharmaceutical development program.
• Represent CMC and Analytical Development on cross-functional project teams.
• Develop and execute analytical strategies supporting formulation, clinical, and regulatory goals.
• Manage CROs, contract laboratories, and external development partners.
• Drive technical decision-making and program execution under aggressive timelines.
• Partner with formulation, clinical, regulatory, and project management stakeholders.
• Identify and implement solutions to complex development challenges.
• Establish processes and structure within a dynamic development environment.

Requirements of the Director, Analytical Development:

• Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience in Analytical Development.
• Director-level experience or Associate Director ready for promotion.
• Strong background in analytical method development, characterization, and validation.
• Understanding of formulation development and broader CMC activities.
• Experience managing CROs, vendors, and external laboratories.
• Proven ability to lead highly visible, cross-functional development programs.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments with shifting priorities.

Compensation for the Director, Analytical Development:

• $140,000 - $170,000 base salary
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

Director Analytical Development, Analytical Development, CMC, Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls, Pharmaceutical Development, Formulation Development, CRO Management, Vendor Management, Method Development, Method Validation, Drug Product Development, Regulatory Support, Technical Leadership, Cross-Functional Leadership, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lifecycle Management, Clinical Development Support, Analytical Strategy, Biotechnology, GMP, Stability Studies, Program Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Scientific Leadership

This job opens for applications on 10/2/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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