Technical R&D – Analytical Project Lead

Are you ready to turn precision into progress and play a key role in shaping the future of pharmaceutical innovation?

R&D Partners is seeking a motivated and skilled Technical R&D Analytical Project Lead to focus on developing advanced analytical methods for synthetic drug substances, leading projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution. This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Analytical SME/analytical project lead (APL), driving the development of state-of-the-art analytical control packages for synthetic molecules, including direct materials, IPCs, intermediates, and crude APIs.
• Actively contribute to portfolio delivery by ensuring efficient and effective process development analytics, including the adoption of modern techniques like modelling and simulation.
• Coaching technicians and junior scientists on project work and serving as a central point of contact for project-related information
• Supervise internal laboratory activities and / or testing activities at CLOs/CDMOs
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key partners in research and early development, Regulatory, and Quality to ensure seamless project execution and alignment.
• Author, review, and approve critical documents and regulatory dossiers (e.g., QIMPD, NDA) while ensuring compliance with quality standards and data integrity.
• Act as a Chemistry Project Lead (CPL), leading external testing activities at CDMOs or CLOs, and contributing to the hiring and coaching of new colleagues.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• A Master’s or Ph.D. in chemistry, pharmacy, or a related field
• Proven working years of professional experience within the analytical development of synthetic molecules drug substances
• A robust foundation in liquid chromatography (HPLC and UHPLC) with proficiency in various detection methods, including UV, Mass Spectrometry (MS), fluorescence, and charged aerosol detection
• You possess a solid understanding of analytical chemistry, particularly chromatographic techniques (HPLC, GC), titrations, and various physicochemical methods.
• You demonstrate excellent collaboration, technical supervision, and project management skills, with a structured and rigorous approach
• Digital acumen to support digital transformation initiatives; familiarity with statistical analysis of analytical data is also advantageous
• Excellent command of the English language.

For more information, please contact Grant Van Schalkwyk.

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