Analytical Development Supervisor
US$131,000 – US$142,000 / yr base salary
Posted 13 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Supervisor, Analytical Development”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
| Base salary | US$131,000 – US$142,000 / yr |
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Field of studyAnalytical Chemistry
Study levelBachelor's or higher
The Analytical Development Supervisor provides technical and operational leadership for small molecule analytical activities within a growing, dynamic Pharmaceutical Development organization. This role coordinates manufacturing area testing activities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality analytical data to support process development and manufacturing. The position requires strong scientific expertise, people leadership, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated environment. The successful candidate will thrive in a highly collaborative team environment to ensure the successful development of new drugs.
Responsibilities
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Partner with Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Project Management teams to support development programs
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Coordinate with manufacturing team to schedule analytical testing activities and sample prioritization
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Supervise day to day testing to ensure compliance with all applicable procedures and timely completion
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Review and approve analytical data, reports, and documentation
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Author, revise or review SOP’s, analytical protocols, analysis reports, specifications, and controlled forms
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Review and approve electronic laboratory notebooks and data packages
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Oversee laboratory equipment, qualification, maintenance programs, and operational readiness
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Support laboratory safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
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Troubleshoot analytical methods and investigate technical issues to ensure timely project execution
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Technical oversight of GMP suite environmental monitoring testing and trending
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Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- MS (>5 years) or BS (>10 years) with related experience in analytical chemistry or quality control
Preferred Qualifications:
- Good understanding of the role of Analytical Development within the drug development process
- Experience with advanced analytical techniques (HPLC/UHPLC, LC/MS, GC, Dissolution, FTIR, UV/Vis, KF, laser diffraction, etc.)
- Strong instrumental background, familiarity with operation and troubleshooting of LC instrumentation/software (Waters, Agilent, Gilson, etc)
- Experience in a GMP regulated analytical environment
- Good understanding of ICH, FDA, and USP guidelines and the ability to apply these guidelines in context of the stage of drug development