Senior Manager, Analytical Sciences

ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking an experienced analytical R&D scientist to lead analytical method development, validation, and QA‑driven drug development activities in a hybrid setting at our San Diego campus.

You will work on outsourced and in‑house programs, providing technical guidance to CDMOs/CTOs, and collaborating with Regulatory, Quality, and Clinical teams to drive IND/NDA readiness and robust control strategies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in analytical chemistry with 7-10+ years of pharma/biotech experience.
• Proven problem-solving, curiosity, and adaptability in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong initiative, ownership and strategic input in drug development programs.
• Experience in process chemistry to build control strategies and NDA readiness.
• Hands-on expertise with analytical technologies (UHPLC, GC, LC-MS, SFC, DSC/TGA).
• PIP oversight and experience in late-stage/ comercial context preferred.
• Knowledge of cross-functional activities such as toxicology and clinical development.
• Working in GLP and cGMP environments with strong documentation discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee analytical method development, validation, and release at CDMOs and in-house.
• Drive solid-state characterization, stability testing, and data review across programs.
• Develop specifications for RP/IPC/ intermediates and APIs using historical batch data.
• Guide investigations and quality events with quality teams and regulators when needed.
• Prepare and review technical reports, data packages, and NDA support materials.
• Communicate results clearly to management and cross-functional partners.
• Ensure batch genealogy, stability data, and test results are archived and accessible.

Skills

UHPLC

GC

LC-MS

SFC

Dissolution

DSC/TGA

XRPD

PIP oversight

Regulatory filings

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

UHPLC Systems

GC Systems

LC-MS Instruments

SFC Equipment

Method Validation

ICH Guidelines

Job description

ORIC Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patients’ lives by Overcoming Resistance In Cancer. ORIC’s clinical stage product candidates include (1) rinzimetostat (ORIC-944), an allosteric inhibitor of the polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2) via the EED subunit, being developed for prostate cancer, and (2) enozertinib, a brain penetrant inhibitor that selectively targets EGFR exon 20, HER2 exon 20 and EGFR atypical mutations, being developed across multiple genetically defined cancers. Beyond these two product candidates, ORIC® is also developing multiple precision medicines targeting other hallmark cancer resistance mechanisms. ORIC has offices in South San Francisco and San Diego, California. For more information, please go to www.oricpharma.com, and follow us on X or LinkedIn.

We are seeking an experienced analytical research and development scientist with a proven record of sustained laboratory achievement and innovation to join our growing CMC group at ORIC Pharmaceuticals. The candidate will be part of cross-functional teams providing analytical leadership on projects, working closely on a shared mission to bring new therapeutics to cancer patients.

Job Description

• Management of outsourced and in-house research activities. Function as a subject matter expert for tech transfer/development of processes to external vendors (contract development and manufacturing organizations/contract testing organizations, CDMOs/CTOs). Create and execute plans for external projects by providing technical guidance, strategic and tactical direction, and oversight to ensure the product requirements are designed and delivered appropriately and in a timely manner for all stakeholders and customers across all stages of drug development, from clinical to commercial.
• Independently lead and oversee analytical method development, validation, solid state characterization, release/ stability testing, data review and trending, retest/shelf-life extensions and NDA enabling activities at CDMOs and in-house.
• Manage GMP manufacturing and product characterization activities at external partners, including preparation and review of analytical methods, Method Validation Protocols, Method Validation Reports, Stability protocols, and CoAs; work closely with process colleagues to propose/ justify specifications for RSMs, IPCs, intermediates, and API based upon batch history data and analytical control strategy.
• Manage and provide technical guidance during investigations/ quality events at CDMO and CROs in collaboration with quality.
• Author and review development/technical reports, technical data packages, and relevant sections in health authority filings (including INDs, NDAs, annual reports, and any other regulatory interactions), and contribute to regulatory filing strategy.
• Prepare presentation materials and clearly communicate research results to manager, and at internal/external meetings.
• Work cross-functionally with Regulatory, Quality, Clinical supply, and Process chemistry colleagues.
• Maintain oversight of batch genealogy, stability, and test results to ensure all information is appropriately archived, readily available, and is transformed into useful knowledge and understanding.
• Communication excellence in managing projects and deliverables, including budget planning, oversight in partnership with cross-functional colleagues, periodic organization and documentation of progress and accruals, and contract/PO/invoice coordination with finance.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in analytical chemistry or relevant field with 7-10+ years of relevant hands‑on pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience, or equivalent, in the field of new drug discovery and development.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills, scientific curiosity, passion, critical thinking, and ability to quickly adapt and shift focus as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, ownership, problem identification, problem solving and strategic input. A proven record of sustained laboratory achievement and innovation.
• Experience in process chemistry aspects of new drug development, including fate and purge studies, specification setting and justification, and other aspects required to build a control strategy, assembling data, and authoring an NDA for a small molecule commercial product is a must.
• Extensive hands‑on experience and mechanistic understanding of analytical technologies including UHPLC, GC, LC-MS, GC-MS, SFC, dissolution, disintegration, wet chemistry, DSC, TGA, PSD, XRPD, spectroscopic and compendial methods.
• Proven track record of Person‑in‑Plant (PIP) oversight and a history of working within a late‑stage commercial company are highly preferred.
• Awareness and knowledge of cross‑functional activities such as toxicology and clinical development.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently in a collaborative, fast‑paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment that includes work internally and with external partners, such as research organizations/Universities, and CDMOs.
• Experience in writing and reviewing product specifications, method validation protocol/ reports, analytical methods, development reports, risk assessments, release, and stability.
• Working understanding of all ICH and regulatory guidance. A strong attention to detail and demonstrated prior experience working in lab, GLP, and cGMP environment.
• Scientific excellence as demonstrated by publications, presentations, and leadership/engagement in the scientific/professional community.
• hybrid, or remote work is negotiable.

Additional Information

The anticipated base salary for candidates who will work on-site at our San Diego location is between $170,000-$185,000 per year. The final rate offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, title, type and length of experience within the role, type and length of experience within the industry, education, geography, and other job‑related factors. This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. ORIC does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.