Senior Analytical R&D Manager – Pharmaceuticals

Granules Pharmaceuticals; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. (GPI) seeks an experienced Analytical R&D leader to oversee day‑to‑day lab operations, method development, validation, and tech transfer for API, excipients, packaging components, and finished products.

You will ensure compliance with FDA, ICH, and regulatory guidance while driving CAPA resolution and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. The role requires deep knowledge of HPLC, GC, KF, MS, dissolution, spectroscopy, and particle size analysis, along with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry or related field; 10+ years GMP/GLP experience or MS/PhD with 7+ years in pharma analytical development.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day laboratory operations and supervise group activities.
• Plan and execute method development, validation, and tech transfer for API, excipient, packaging, and finished product.
• Oversee analytical techniques and data interpretation for R&D activities.
• Prepare and review SOPs, protocols, and reports to support GMP compliance.
• Coordinate in-process release testing and stability studies.

Skills

HPLC

GC

KF

MS

Dissolution

Spectroscopy

Particle size

Problem solving

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry

MS/PhD in related field

Tools

MS Project

GMP/GLP knowledge

Job description

Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. (GPI) seeks an experienced Analytical R&D leader to oversee day‑to‑day lab operations, method development, validation, and tech transfer for API, excipients, packaging components, and finished products.

You will ensure compliance with FDA, ICH, and regulatory guidance while driving CAPA resolution and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. The role requires deep knowledge of HPLC, GC, KF, MS, dissolution, spectroscopy, and particle size analysis, along with