Antares Therapeutics
Biotech
Sr.PrincipalScientist,AnalyticalDevelopment(SmallMolecule)
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“Sr. Principal Scientist, Analytical Development (Small Molecule) at Antares Therapeutics. Skills: Analytical Development, Small Molecule, Drug Substance, Drug Product. Provide technical leadership. Provide strategic direction”
Industry & Context.
Technical problem-solving; Complex challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in chemistry, 15+ years relevant experience, Analytical development experience, Biotech or pharmaceutical settings, Phase-appropriate small molecule analytical method development, Validation experience, Advanced analytical principles, Laboratory techniques for drug substance, Drug product techniques, Control strategies application, Pre-development activities experience, Pre-formulation experience, Solid state characterization, Formulations for animal studies, Quality and regulatory guidelines, Analytical sections of regulatory submissions, Lead in cross-functional matrix environments, Set clear goals, Manage tasks, resources, priorities, Implement new technologies, Innovative approaches within development, Develop and manage project plans, Manage timelines and budgets, Internal and external teams management, Build effective collaborations, CDMO collaborations, Technical leads collaborations, Project teams collaborations, Mentoring direct reports
Nice to Have
Experience mentoring direct reports
What You'll Do.
Provide technical leadership
Provide strategic direction
Lead analytical efforts
Support drug substance development
Support drug product development
Ensure successful execution
Leverage internal capabilities
Leverage external partners
Lead cross-functional teams
Contribute to cross-functional teams
Manage technical issues
Maintain scientific expertise
Advance technical expertise
Apply innovative approaches
Solve complex challenges
Review analytical documentation
Support regulatory submissions
Establish project plans
Manage project timelines
Manage project budgets
Manage resource allocation
Maintain collaborations
Manage CDMO partnerships
Manage technical stakeholders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; External partners; CDMOs; Technical stakeholders
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Process & Methodology
Project plans, Timelines, Budgets, Resource allocation
Full Job Description
Senior Principal Scientist, Analytical Development (Small Molecule) Salary Band: $205,000-$240,000 Location: Downtown Boston, MA Position Overview The Senior Principal Scientist will provide technical leadership of analytical development within the CMC function across the Antares portfolio. Analytical Development is responsible for analytical activities spanning late-stage discovery (lead optimization and candidate nomination) through early clinical development and late-stage commercial readiness for small molecule programs. This individual will ensure success across drug substance and drug product deliverables by effectively leveraging internal and external resources, while driving strategic and scientific alignment of analytical development activities with overall program needs. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record of leadership, mentorship, and technical achievement within matrixed environments, and will act as a recognized leader in the scientific community—capable of resolving complex technical challenges while advancing innovative solutions across programs. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for analytical development activities across programs Lead analytical efforts supporting drug substance and drug product development from discovery through commercial readiness Ensure successful execution of analytical deliverables by leveraging internal capabilities and external partners (e.g., CDMOs/CROs) Drive alignment between analytical development strategies and overall program objectives Lead and contribute to cross-functional teams, effectively managing technical issues and risks within a matrix environment Maintain and advance state-of-the-art scientific and technical expertise, applying innovative approaches to solve complex challenges Provide oversight and review of analytical development documentation to support regulatory submissions Establish and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocati
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