Scientist

Date: 6 Oct 2026
Location:
Bangalore, KA, IN, 560099
Division: Development Services
Job Title: Scientist – Analytical Development
Department: Drug Substance Development and Manufacturing (Analytical Development)
Location: Bengaluru, India
The Scientist in Analytical Development will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating analytical methods to support drug substance development and manufacturing. This role ensures robust analytical strategies are in place to characterize, control, and release drug substances across early- and late-stage development and scale-up.
📌 Key Responsibilities
Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods (chromatography, spectroscopy, wet chemistry, etc.) for drug substance characterization.
Perform chemical analyses using techniques such as chromatography (HPLC, GC), spectroscopy (UV-Vis, FTIR), and mass spectrometry.
Perform purification of crude reaction mixtures using preparative HPLC, and other chromatographic methods.
Collaborate cross-functionally with process development, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing teams.
Ensure methods meet regulatory and quality standards (ICH, FDA, EMA).
Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, and global regulatory guidelines.
Evaluate and implement new analytical technologies to enhance efficiency and data quality.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in analytical workflows.
🧑‍💼 Qualifications
M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline.
2–6 years of experience in analytical development within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
Strong expertise in chromatographic (HPLC, UPLC, GC), spectroscopic (NMR, MS, UV, IR), and other analytical techniques.
Proven track record in method development, validation, and regulatory submissions.
Experience supporting drug substance development from early phase to commercial manufacturing.
🌟 Desired Attributes
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
📈 Career Impact
This role is pivotal in ensuring the scientific rigor and regulatory compliance of analytical methods that underpin drug substance development and manufacturing.

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