Manager, Analytical R&D

Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a senior Analytical Development Scientist to lead method development, validation and tech transfer for API, excipient, and finish product at our Chantilly, VA site. You will oversee analytical R&D activities and ensure cGMP compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry with 10+ years GMP/GLP experience in small molecule solid oral formulations, or an MS/PhD with 7+ years, and hands-on expertise

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with small molecule analytical development and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of cGMP and ICH guidelines governing pharma analytics.
• Experience with method development, validation and tech transfer.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day laboratory operations and supervise group activities.
• Plan and execute method development, validation and tech transfer for API, excipient, and finished product.
• Oversee analytical data interpretation, troubleshooting, and problem solving.
• Prepare and review SOPs, protocols, and reports for GMP compliance.
• Coordinate in-process release testing and stability testing with QA/QC.
• Plan studies (e.g., cleaning validation, impurity testing, photostability).
• Collaborate with product development, regulatory, quality, and contract labs.
• Review PDR and QOS to support regulatory filings for ANDAs.
• Investigate OOT/OOS deviations and implement CAPAs.
• Ensure AR&D compliance and train staff as required.

Skills

HPLC

GC

KF

MS

Dissolution

Spectroscopy

Particle size

Analytical development

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry

10+ years GMP/GLP experience (BS/BA)

MS/PhD with 7+ years GMP/GLP

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Description

Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., (GPI) is a subsidiary of Granules India LTD. Over the past 34 years, we have worked towards strengthening our core and we are currently the 10th fastest growing generic pharma company in the US!

With our sites in Chantilly and Manassas, Virginia, we have R&D through manufacturing and packaging of our medicines including pulsatile drug release in tablet and capsule dosage form, orally disintegrating modified release tablets (XR, MR, ER), modified release suspension and controlled substances capabilities in an abuse deterrent technology platform.

We are dedicated to excellence in manufacturing, quality, and commercialization of generic drugs to give customers reliable and affordable options.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage day to day laboratory operations and supervise group’s daily activities.
• Plan and execute method development, method validation and tech transfer activity for API, excipient, package components and Finish Product.
• Oversees analytical techniques, interpretations of analytical data, problem solving and troubleshooting as required for Analytical R&D activities.
• Prepare and review SOPs, protocols, reports, to support laboratory GMP function in compliance with FDA, ICH and other regulatory guidance.
• Plan and Manage In-process release testing for exhibit batches and coordinate with Quality Control for stability testing.
• Plan, review and implement additional studies (e.g., cleaning validation, extractable/leachable, Elemental impurity, residual solvent, Nitrosamine, Photostability, any in-use studies, Multimedia dissolution, shipping study, etc.)
• Use project management techniques to identify, develop and maintain planning tools (e.g., spreadsheets, MS Project) in support of AR&D projects activities.
• Effectively Communicate with outside vendor/contract laboratory and plan and execute the outside laboratory testing.
• Work closely with Product development team to manage and coordinate analytical activities on development samples.
• Plan and design of experiments toward answering CMC deficiencies responses.
• Work in collaboration with other departments, (e.g., Product development, Regulatory affairs, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Contract laboratories, Supply chain etc.) to support timely new product development/submission of new ANDAs and commercial launches.
• Performs appropriate review of pharmaceutical product development report (PDR), Quality overall summary (QOS) and other necessary documents to support regulatory filing of ANDA's.
• Investigate Out of trend, out of specification and laboratory deviations, propose and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Conforms to all training requirements, including company required and regulatory requirements
• Manages the AR&D function in the laboratory to ensure cGMP compliance.
• Other duties related to departmental activities may be assigned by the management based on the requirement.

Management Responsibility

• Provide regular timely reports, interpret analytical data and present results to the department head and R&D Head as needed.
• Reviews staff's performance regularly and develop team members to continually enhance both individual and overall work team performance.

Reports to

Director, Analytical R&D.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of API, excipient and finish product in generic pharmaceuticals.
• Hands‑on experience with drug substance and drug product analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, KF, MS, dissolution, spectroscopy, and particle size.
• Functional understanding of small molecule analytical development and associated regulatory and quality requirements.
• In‑depth understanding of GMPs and applicable CMC, analytical and manufacturing regulatory guidance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry or related field with 10+ years or MS/PhD with 7+ years of GMP and GLP‑related pharmaceutical industry experience in small molecule solid oral formulation analytical development.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 12‑hour shifts), maneuver at least 40 pounds, wear a respirator and pass associated respirator tests and/or requirements, and be able to wear all required PPE.
• Vision - ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.