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MSD

Principal Scientist, Small Molecule Analytical Chemistry

MSD

. Lead a team of scientists in analytical method development and validation, drug product testing, and analytical investigations in a cGMP environment .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $173,200 - $272,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analytical method development and validation, regulatory submissions, and team leadership within a cGMP environment. Proven ability to mentor scientists and effectively collaborate across technical and regulatory groups.

Highest-signal resume keywords
PhD In Analytical ChemistryExtensive Experience With UHPLC/HPLCRegulatory Submission AuthoringAnalytical Technology TransfersProject Leadership

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Hard Skills
Method DevelopmentAnalytical InvestigationsDrug Product TestingStability StudiesSpecification DevelopmentDissolutionGas ChromatographyUV SpectroscopyIR SpectroscopyKarl Fischer Titration
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingExcellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsMentoringTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
High-Throughput Experimentation (HTE)LC/MSGC/MSComputational ChemistryData Analysis
Industry Keywords
CGMPChemistry, Manufacturing, And Controls (CMC)INDNDAMAAJNDABioconjugationStructure Based Drug DesignSynthetic ChemistryResearch Proposal Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead a team of scientists in analytical method development and validation, drug product testing, and analytical investigations in a cGMP environment
  • Oversee drug product and manufacturing process characterization, stability studies, and specification development
  • Support manufacturing process scale-up and validation
  • Prepare Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) documents for global regulatory submissions and respond to regulatory questions
  • Collaborate with technical, regulatory, research, and manufacturing groups
  • Coordinate drug product development efforts and lead progress for multiple projects
  • Mentor other scientists and build/maintain the scientific capabilities of the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline with seven or more (7+) years of relevant small molecule pharmaceutical development experience; OR MS with ten or more (10+) years
  • Strong background and extensive hands-on experience with UHPLC/HPLC, Dissolution, Gas Chromatography, UV and IR spectroscopy, and Karl Fischer titration
  • Extensive experience with method development and validation
  • Significant experience authoring relevant CTD sections of regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, MAA, JNDA, etc.)
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated creativity, and strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions
  • Experience in mentoring and leading teams
  • Significant experience in analytical technology transfers
  • Demonstrated effective planning and execution of regulatory strategies
  • Preferred: Experience with hyphenated analytical techniques such as LC/MS and GC/MS with proven ability in troubleshooting these methodologies
  • Required skills: Academic Presentations, Bioconjugation, Computational Chemistry, Data Analysis, High-Throughput Experimentation (HTE), Organic Synthesis, Professional Networking, Project Leadership, Research Proposal Development, Scientific Leadership, Scientific Literature Search, Strategic Thinking, Structure Based Drug Design, Synthetic Chemistry
  • Visa sponsorship is available

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus
  • Long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
  • Other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate days
  • Sick days
  • Visa sponsorship
  • Domestic relocation