Senior Scientist - Analytical Development

Placements24; Randburg; Presencial; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 600 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary and bonus

Healthcare coverage

Retirement savings plan

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work atmosphere

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead the Analytical Development team in Randburg. The role focuses on developing, validating, and implementing robust analytical methods for new chemical entities and pharmaceutical products, with emphasis on method transfer and data integrity.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in analytical method development within pharma, with expertise in HPLC, GC, MS, spectroscopy, and LIMS, and strong leadership and communication skills to guide a talented team.

Qualificações

• Ph.D. or Master's in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of analytical method development and validation experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Expertise in chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopy (UV-Vis, FTIR, MS).

Responsabilidades

• Develop and validate analytical methods for small molecules and biologics using HPLC, GC, MS, and spectroscopy.
• Perform impurity profiling, stability testing, and release testing for drug substances and products.
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Oversee the transfer of analytical methods to quality control or contract manufacturing organizations.
• Author and review method validation reports, technical summaries, and regulatory filings.
• Mentor and guide junior scientists within the analytical development group.

Conhecimentos

HPLC

GC

MS

Spectroscopy

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Formação académica

PhD or MSc in Analytical Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences

Ferramentas

LIMS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Scientist to lead their Analytical Development team in Randburg. This critical role involves developing, validating, and implementing robust analytical methods for new chemical entities and pharmaceutical products. You will oversee method transfer activities, troubleshoot analytical challenges, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in analytical chemistry techniques, a strong understanding of pharmaceutical development, and exceptional leadership skills to guide a team of analytical scientists in a challenging and rewarding research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analytical methods for small molecules and biologics using techniques such as HPLC, GC, MS, and spectroscopy.
• Perform impurity profiling, stability testing, and release testing for drug substances and products.
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Oversee the transfer of analytical methods to quality control or contract manufacturing organizations.
• Author and review method validation reports, technical summaries, and regulatory filings.
• Mentor and guide junior scientists within the analytical development group.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in analytical method development and validation within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Expertise in chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopy (UV-Vis, FTIR, MS).
• Strong understanding of ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements for analytical testing.
• Experience with data analysis software and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus incentives.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in the Randburg area.
• A collaborative and scientifically driven work atmosphere.