Global Head, Analytical Development & QC

Treeline; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Treeline in Watertown, MA seeks a Head of Analytical Development & Quality Control to lead characterization, method validation, transfer, and QC activities across a growing small-molecule portfolio.

The role requires building a capable team, overseeing external analytical operations, and ensuring compliance with GMP and global regulatory expectations from preclinical through commercialization.

Qualifications

• Ph.D./MS in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• 12+ years (Ph.D.) or 15+ years (MS) of progressive pharmaceutical/biotech analytical development experience.
• Proven track record advancing products from early development through late-stage development and/or commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a small team of analytical development and quality control chemists.
• Provide technical oversight for development, qualification, validation, and lifecycle management of analytical methods.
• Oversee method transfers, validation activities, and external laboratory governance.
• Ensure analytical strategies support process development, formulation development, manufacturing, release testing, and regulatory submissions.
• Partner with QA to maintain inspection readiness and ensure cGMP compliance.
• Travel up to 20% to CDMO domestic and international sites.

Skills

Analytical Method Development

Leadership

Regulatory Submissions

CDMO Partnerships

Project Management

GMP Compliance

Communication

Education

Ph.D./MS in Analytical Chemistry or related

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

JMP

Job description

Treeline in Watertown, MA seeks a Head of Analytical Development & Quality Control to lead characterization, method validation, transfer, and QC activities across a growing small-molecule portfolio.

The role requires building a capable team, overseeing external analytical operations, and ensuring compliance with GMP and global regulatory expectations from preclinical through commercialization.