E&L Group Leader – Analytical Development (GMP CRO)

LNN Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K retirement savings plan (100%vest

Life

Disability

Voluntary benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Pace is seeking a Group Leader/Supervisor for the Extractables & Leachables (E&L) Analytical Development team in a GMP CRO environment. You will oversee daily lab operations, mentor scientists, and ensure high-quality deliverables for client projects from initiation to completion.

The role requires strong technical E&L expertise, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to regulatory compliance and data integrity to support growth and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in pharma/biopharma/CRO or GMP-regulated analytical lab.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and people leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of scientists and analysts performing E&L studies.
• Manage project timelines, laboratory resources, and workload prioritization to meet client commitments.
• Serve as a technical and operational resource for E&L projects and client interactions.
• Review and approve protocols, reports, data packages, investigations, and laboratory documentation.
• Ensure GMP compliance, company quality systems, and data integrity requirements.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and cross-functional teams to maintain inspection readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance lab efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Support business growth through technical expertise, client engagement, and team development.

Skills

Leadership experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

People leadership

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

LC-MS

GC-MS

Analytical platforms

Job description

Pace is seeking a Group Leader/Supervisor for the Extractables & Leachables (E&L) Analytical Development team in a GMP CRO environment. You will oversee daily lab operations, mentor scientists, and ensure high-quality deliverables for client projects from initiation to completion.

The role requires strong technical E&L expertise, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to regulatory compliance and data integrity to support growth and client satisfaction.