Senior Scientist, Analytical Development - Small Molecule

Scorpion Therapeutics; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Bridgewater, NJ, seeks a Senior Scientist, Analytical Development, to lead analytical efforts for small-molecule drug substances across early to late development stages.

You will develop and validate methods (HPLC, GC, LC-MS, NMR, UV, FTIR), ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive CMC and stability programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in chemistry or related field with 6+ years of experience, or Master’s with 4+ years
• Hands-on expertise in analytical testing for inhalation, oral, and liquid dosage forms
• Proficiency in cGxP, CMC, ICH standards
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods (HPLC, GC, LC-MS, NMR, UV, FTIR)
• Ensure regulatory compliance (ICH, FDA, EMA)
• Oversee method transfer and prepare regulatory documentation (IND, IMPD, NDA/MAA)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Manage external vendors and troubleshoot analytical issues
• Contribute to CMC operations and stability programs

Skills

Analytical method development

Regulatory compliance

CMC knowledge

Laboratory techniques

Education

BSc in Chemistry or related field

MSc in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

LC-MS

NMR

UV

FTIR

Job description

Role

Senior Scientist, Analytical Development, leading analytical efforts for small-molecule drug substances and products across early to late development stages.

Responsibilities

develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods (HPLC, GC, LC-MS, NMR, UV, FTIR), ensure regulatory compliance (ICH, FDA, EMA), oversee method transfer, prepare regulatory documentation (IND, IMPD, NDA/MAA), collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage external vendors, troubleshoot analytical issues, and contribute to CMC operations and stability programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in chemistry or related field with 6+ years of experience, or Master’s with 4+ years; hands‑on expertise in analytical testing for inhalation, oral, and liquid dosage forms; proficiency in cGxP, CMC, ICH standards; meticulous attention to detail; proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred

experience with inhalation and combination products.

High Value

small molecule drug development, CMC, regulatory submissions, GMP testing, in-person work at Bridgewater, NJ, minimal travel.