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Principal Scientist, Analytical Development

Alkermes
Full-time
Remote friendly (Waltham, MA)
United States
Clinical Research and Development

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Role Summary

The Principal Scientist in Analytical Development provides technical leadership for small molecule analytical methodologies and serves as a subject matter expert within a growing Pharmaceutical Development organization. This role works with the Analytical Development team to characterize drug substance, drug product, impurities, degradants, and metabolites across preclinical research through development and commercialization. The successful candidate thrives in a collaborative matrix environment to drive critical decision-making and ensure successful development of new drugs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership for small molecule analytical methodologies as a subject matter expert within and outside the department.
  • Collaborate with the Analytical Development team to characterize drug substance, drug product, impurities, degradants, and metabolites from preclinical research through drug development and commercialization.
  • Drive critical decision-making in a highly matrix team environment to enable successful development of new drugs.