Director, CMC Analytical Development – Biologics

About Beeline Medicines:

Beeline Medicines is a clinicalstage biotechnology company focused on developing and delivering category-leading precision therapies to transform the lives of people living with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. With a portfolio of potential best-in-class and first-in-disease therapeutic candidates that directly target key pathways governing dysregulated immunological and inflammatory responses the Company is developing medicines that have the opportunity to provide durable life-changing impact. Led by an established executive team and backed by world-class life science investors each day Beeline Medicines is determined to bring the scientific rigor and operational excellence to get to what matters for patients realizing a world where people with immune-mediated diseases can live life fully.

Job Summary:

The Director CMC Analytical Development Biologics is a senior scientific leader responsible for driving the development qualification and validation of analytical methods supporting biologics drug substance and drug product programs. Reporting to the Executive Director CMC Analytical Development this individual is the primary technical authority on biologics characterization and analytical control strategy ensuring analytical readiness across IND Phase 13 and BLA submission milestones. This role partners closely with CMC-Drug Substance CMC-Drug Product Quality Regulatory Affairs and external CDMOs and contract analytical labs to embed robust analytical science into the biologics development pipeline.

Work Arrangement & Location:

Hybrid - This position follows a hybrid work schedule requiring a minimum of two (2) days on-site per week currently designated asTuesday and Wednesday. Additional on-site days may be required based on business needs team priorities or leadership direction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development qualification and validation of analytical methods for biologics drug substance and drug product including primary structure higher-order structure potency purity and product-related impurities.
• Serve as the primary scientific authority on biologics characterization strategy overseeing physicochemical and biological characterization packages in support of IND BLA and comparability assessments.
• Design and manage ICH Q5C-compliant stability programs for biologics candidates including forced degradation studies real-time/accelerated conditions and shelf-life determination.
• Author and review analytical sections of regulatory filings for biologics programs (IND BLA briefing documents) and lead or support FDA/EMA interactions on analytical and characterization topics.
• Manage method transfer to and technical oversight of contract analytical laboratories and CDMO sites performing biologics release and characterization testing.
• Partner with Process Development and Manufacturing to define in-process controls release specifications and comparability strategies across process changes and scale-up events.
• Evaluate and implement advanced analytical technologies for biologics characterization including SEC-MALS AUC HDX-MS peptide mapping glycan profiling CE-SDS and biosensor platforms.
• Establish and maintain data integrity practices within the analytical function in alignment with GMP expectations; support internal audits and regulatory inspections from an analytical perspective.
• Collaborate with the Analytical Development team on platform methods and cross-modality initiatives contributing biologics-specific expertise to shared analytical infrastructure.
• Mentor and develop analytical scientists within the biologics team; contribute to hiring onboarding and capability planning as the biologics pipeline expands..
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Education: Ph.D. in Biochemistry Analytical Chemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences or a closely related discipline; and/or equivalent work experience.
• 10 years of analytical development experience in biopharmaceuticals in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry
• Deep technical expertise in biologics analytical methods including SEC CE-SDS IEF/icIEF peptide mapping glycan analysis SPR/biosensor assays potency/bioassay platforms and structural characterization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ICH Q2(R1) Q6B Q5B/C/E and relevant USP/EP biologics chapters; experience authoring analytical sections of regulatory submissions (IND/IMPD and BLA) and responding to agency information requests.
• Hands-on experience managing method transfer and analytical oversight at CDMOs and contract testing laboratories including deviation/OOS investigation management and change control.
• Experience designing and executing forced degradation photostability and ICH-compliant long-term stability programs for protein-based therapeutics.
• Proven track record of operating effectively in pre-commercial resource-constrained environments balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution and infrastructure building.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships at the senior level with the ability to influence without authority and align diverse teams around shared program goals.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex CMC biologics science into clear decision-ready narratives for executive leadership cross-functional partners and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experienced and confident in regulatory agency interactions including FDA meetings and written responses with the ability to represent the organizations scientific position with precision and credibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a track record of authoring high-quality regulatory documents scientific reports and executive-level presentations.
• Collaborative communication style with the ability to establish trust quickly across Research Clinical Regulatory Quality and external partners in a matrixed organization.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to the country and region in which you are hired in compliance with local laws and practices. Benefits may include but are not limited to:

• Competitive health and wellness coverage (structure and premiums vary by country)
• Paid time off public holidays and additional leave entitlements in accordance with local requirements
• Flexible work arrangements / hybrid schedule

Benefits vary by location and are subject to eligibility requirements local regulations and plan terms. Specific benefit details applicable to your country or region will be provided during the offer process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Beeline Medicines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin disability age protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please contact to request an accommodation. We are committed to providing equal access to all candidates.

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