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We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more!\nYour Future Matters.\nKnown for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Start a career where You Matter by applying today!\nOverview:\nHead of Analytical Research and Development. Direct supervision of the Analytical Associate Directors, plus full-time high level analytical scientists, as applicable. Responsible for organizing the workload of Analytical group personnel by coordinating with Analytical Associate Directors and Analytical project managers/leaders. Prepare and review proposals for new and existing projects and manage projects as needed. Experimental skills related to Analytical development and technologies are a must. Serve as a principal subject matter expert to the company.\nResponsibilities:\nWorks closely with the Site Head, the Senior Director of Chemical Development, the Senior Director Quality, and other site leadership to ensure successful completion of ongoing work.\nAggressive and diligent leadership and management of programs according to established and adjusted timelines.\nDirect management responsibility for all Analytical resources. \nDirect point of contact with customers for project-related communications and coordination.\nWork closely with other R&D groups, Project Management and other staff to coordinate project progress and resource usage.\nProject quoting, budgeting, invoicing, and reconciliation.\nCustomer interactions including project discussions and updates, customer visits, contract negotiations, and dispute negotiations.\nActively promote the results of the scientific projects within the group and to the customers.\nMaintain current knowledge of state-of-the-art of chemistry, analytical chemistry, technology, and cGMP regulations. Apply this knowledge to daily problems and ongoing work activities.\nMaintain current knowledge of regulations and guidances as applicable to Analytical testing and characterization of pharmaceutical products (FDA, ICH, USP, EP, JP etc.)\nWork to ensure that a spirit of teamwork, cooperation, and can-do attitude always exists within the department.\nPossess expert knowledge of laboratory PPE expectations.\nPossess expert knowledge of Analytical Chemistry and be a knowledge resource for the company and for customers.\nProject management and ensuring timelines are met \nWorks closely with other site management to provide long-range business planning and guidance\nThorough knowledge of and experience working under cGMP regulations\nExcellent publication/patent record\nQualifications / Skills:\nDemonstrated leadership and project management expertise, with the ability to drive alignment and execution across complex, cross-functional initiatives\nDeep technical expertise in Analytical Chemistry, with extensive application to active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in a regulated environment\nExceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build strong relationships across diverse teams and leadership levels\nStrong organizational and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on delivering results in dynamic, fast-paced environments\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to support data-driven decision-making and communication\nProven track record of exercising sound judgment and strategic decision-making in complex, ambiguous, and unprecedented situations\nDemonstrated ability to operate independently while aligning to organizational priorities and achieving key business objectives\nStrong commitment to talent development, including coaching, mentoring, and building high-performing teams through effective knowledge transfer\nAbility to analyze complex data and insights from multiple sources to develop innovative, scalable solutions\nDemonstrated capability to apply technical, functional, and industry expertise to design and execute initiatives that influence site and organizational strategy\nProven ability to anticipate challenges, plan proactively, and lead complex projects, including navigating ambiguity and driving effective resolution of critical issues\nEducation, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: (Text Only)\n- Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; 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