Lead Analytical Scientist, Peptides & Bioconjugates

neurocrine; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences in San Diego seeks an analytical lead for peptides and bioconjugates, guiding drug substance/product development from preclinical to commercialization. You will develop, qualify, validate, and transfer analytical methods to characterize materials and support regulatory activities.

Join a team applying cGMP principles and regulatory expectations, collaborating across functions to ensure robust analytical deliverables and high-quality data for decision-making.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline with 12+ years in analytical/pharma development.
• MS/MA in Analytical Chemistry or related with 10+ years.
• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related with 4+ years.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical development and characterization for peptides, antibodies, and bioconjugates.
• Independently develop, qualify, validate, and transfer analytical methods across preclinical to commercialization.
• Serve as analytical lead on cross-functional project teams supporting CMC, formulation, and manufacturing.

Skills

Analytical method development

Capillary electrophoresis

iCIEF

LC (RP/SEC/IEX)

Mass spectrometry

Cross-functional leadership

Documentation & regulatory

Data interpretation

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

MS in Analytical Chemistry

BS in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

RP-LC

SEC

IEX

LC-MS

Job description

Neurocrine Biosciences in San Diego seeks an analytical lead for peptides and bioconjugates, guiding drug substance/product development from preclinical to commercialization. You will develop, qualify, validate, and transfer analytical methods to characterize materials and support regulatory activities.

Join a team applying cGMP principles and regulatory expectations, collaborating across functions to ensure robust analytical deliverables and high-quality data for decision-making.