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Principal Scientist - Analytical Methods Development
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An Analytical Chemist studies the chemical components of materials in a mixture or sample, to identify the components and quantify them. May work to develop new pharmaceutical products or provide quality control or toxicology testing for products.
$91,472 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Who We Are Programmable Medicine is a pre-revenue, clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapies for patients with serious diseases. The company operates across multiple legal entities and partners with external CROs, CMOs, and research institutions globally. Backed by leading venture capital investors, Programmable Medicine is building a scalable technical operations function to support rapid growth and pipeline advancement. The Position The successful candidate will provide scientific leadership for the development, qualification, stage-appropriate validation of analytical methods supporting complex large molecule therapeutics, including antibody drug conjugates, polymer-based platforms, and other nanomedicine products. The successful candidate will partner closely with Chemistry, Translational, Process Development, Formulation Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and external contract laboratories to establish robust analytical strategies that support product characterization, process understanding, product test and release, and regulatory submissions. Subject matter expert in analytical methods development that uses scientific knowledge and experience to independently design, plan and execute studies in support of preclinical through Phase 2 programs Performs analytical development and optimizes methods in support of preclinical studies through Phase 2 Creates and implements novel ideas and techniques to support analytical activities Leads analytical technology transfersto GLP laboratories in support of GMP production Writes analytical method development reports, SOPs, and analytical sections of regulatory submissions Supervises laboratory personnel including setting priorities, monitoring work, execution of timelines, training to appropriate SOPs, meeting quality standards, and timely completion of documentation Job Requirements PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience with at least 6 years of experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical or related industry Demonstrated experience supporting complex large molecule therapeutics, including at least one of the following: antibody drug conjugates, dendrimers, polymers, biologics, bioconjugates, nanoparticles, or related products. Extensive experience developing analytical methods supporting products from discovery through clinical development Thorough understanding of analytical chemistry and a well-developed understanding of potential in-process impurities generated in production of antibody drug conjugates or polymer-drug conjugates Strong working knowledge of analytical techniques, including: