Remote Director, Analytical Development & CMC Strategy

ZP Group; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

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.

The role offers remote work in the United States with travel up to 30% and requires strong leadership, communication, and program-management skills to guide development through formulation,

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical method development

Method validation

Leadership

Communication skills

Program management

CRO management

Education

Ph.D./M.S./B.S. in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

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.

The role offers remote work in the United States with travel up to 30% and requires strong leadership, communication, and program-management skills to guide development through formulation,