Team Leader, Analytical Research & Development (ARD)

Veranova L P

Job Location:

Devens, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 125000 - 140000

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Team Leader Analytical Research & Development (ARD)

Discover Veranova:

At Veranova we believe people are our most important asset and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality compliance safety and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth and a desire to make a difference. Every role at Veranova plays a part in delivering an exceptional customer experience through ownership and integrity.

Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation.

Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients.

Role Overview:

TheTeam Leader ARDis responsible for people management and the developmentand implementation of analytical procedures and specifications in support of the development and manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for traditional synthetic molecules (including potent) and peptides. Primary analytical techniques include chromatography (HPLC/UPLC GC and IC) Spectroscopy (LC-MS GC-MS NMR ICP-MS FTIR and UV-Vis) and physical properties (particle size water content etc.). The role will function as the primary contact on one or more development -depth involvement with the project team and hands-on laboratory experience are required.

This role is 100% on site at our Devens MA facility.

Core Responsibilities:

Lead highquality analytical project delivery with strong scientific rigor ensuring timelines scope and customer expectations are met through proactive and flexible execution.
Provide technical and scientific leadership by applying datadriven insights to guide project teams and inform internal and external decisionmaking.
Serve as a primary technical point of contact for clients providing timely project updates and resolving technical challenges in real time.
Lead and perform the design development validation and execution of phaseappropriate analytical methods in compliance with ICH and Health Authority guidelines
Perform and oversee release and stability testing for starting materials intermediates and APIs for both development and GMP programs; review and approve analytical data generated by others.
Author review and approve analytical methods method qualification/validation/transfer documents SOPs technical reports and other GMP documentation.
Ensure full compliance with cGMP Quality Regulatory and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) requirements acting as a role model for regulatory and operational excellence.
Maintain accurate complete and compliant documentation; support audit readiness and participate in Quality Regulatory and EH&S audits with regulatory agencies customers and internal teams.
Maintain operate and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation to ensure reliable performance and highquality data generation.
Collaborate crossfunctionally with chemistry development quality control and regulatory affairs partners to ensure successful project execution and inspection readiness.
Communicate effectively in written and verbal formats to clearly present research results technical strategies and project plans to diverse stakeholders.
Contribute to team and organizational growth by mentoring staff driving performance improvements delivering technical training and promoting a culture of quality safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

PhD in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent with minimum of 8 years experience in method development and validation for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
Experience with LC GC GC-MS LC-MS/MS ICPMS SEC-MALS IC spectroscopy and wet chemistry.
Proven leadership in GMP settings including team management and project execution coupled with strong mentoring and coaching abilities.
Strong analytical written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to lead projects work independently and in teams and effectively interact with clients and stakeholders
Ability to work and lead projects and provide direction to various levels of analytical Chemists and Scientists.
Ability to read analyze and interpret English-language chemical periodicals scientific journals and regulatory documents. Experienced in identifying and managing risks and change.
Ability to write clear and concise technical reports business correspondence and procedure manuals.

Salary Range: $125000-$140000 annual base salary.

The salary range for this role is $125000$140000. This range represents a goodfaith estimate of the compensation we expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience skills qualifications and internal exceptional cases compensation may exceed the stated range.

All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our annual incentive bonus program. Bonus targets vary by career level and are based on individual and company performance.

Our Commitment:

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health & wellness benefits. Access to mental health resources and wellness programs. Generous PTO and holiday pay policies.
Financial Wellness: Veranova is committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. This includes a competitive base salary eligibility for performance-based bonuses and an attractive 401(k) Plan with company match. Salary ranges reflect the scope and expectations of the role and are based on market data internal equity and role-specific factors. Final compensation may vary depending on experience skills education and business needs.
Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning workshops conferences and mentorship. Tuition Assistance for Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs.
Inclusive Culture: At Veranova an inclusive culture is integral to our values. We welcome people with diverse experiences and perspectives who share our mission to improve and save lives. Even if you dont meet every qualification we encourage you to apply. Veterans first responders and those transitioning from military to civilian life bring valuable skills that strengthen our team.

Additional Information:

Applicants for this role must be authorized to work in the United States without further employer sponsorship.

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Team Leader Analytical Research & Development (ARD)Discover Veranova:At Veranova we believe people are our most important asset and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality compliance safety and excellence in delivery...