Remote Director of Analytical Development - CMC Strategy

Piper Companies; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a Director, Analytical Development to lead analytical development strategy for a high-visibility pharmaceutical program. The role requires oversight of CMC strategy, management of CROs and external partners, and cross-functional execution in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers remote work within the United States with up to 30% travel, competitive base salary between $140,000 and $170,000, and comprehensive benefits.

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.

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

Analytical development

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Biochemistry

MS in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences

BS in Chemistry or related

Job description

Piper Companies seeks a Director, Analytical Development to lead analytical development strategy for a high-visibility pharmaceutical program. The role requires oversight of CMC strategy, management of CROs and external partners, and cross-functional execution in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers remote work within the United States with up to 30% travel, competitive base salary between $140,000 and $170,000, and comprehensive benefits.