Senior Director, Analytical Development
Rocket Pharmaceuticals
August 15, 2026
Remote friendly (Cranbury, NJ)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Position Summary
- Senior Director, Analytical Development (Technical Development). Reporting to the Vice President, Technical Development. Coordinate internal testing and development activities to support pipeline products; provide leadership to a team of scientists.
Responsibilities
- Strategically lead and oversee development/optimization of viral vector downstream and drug product release & characterization methods for transfer into a GMP environment.
- Analytically support drug substance and drug product process development, including characterization of processes/finished products and establishing/refining Quality Attribute designations.
- Review and approve technical documents, SOPs, method transfer/qualification/validation reports, specifications, and relevant study reports.
- Provide hands-on leadership and guidance to scientific staff.
- Foster development, coaching, and mentoring of a growing team of scientists.
Qualifications
- PhD in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, or related biological science with 10 years’ assay development experience in biotech/biopharma (cell/gene therapy); or MS with 12 years; or BS with 15 years.
- Minimum 5 years leadership experience.
- Proven assay development experience for cell and gene therapy in development and GMP environments.
- Strong consideration: AAV/LV experience and/or viral vector biophysical characterization (particle distribution analysis, capsid characterization/modification, viral genome sequencing).
- Extensive experience with PCR, ELISA, HPLC/UPLC, and cell-based potency assays.
- Significant experience qualifying/verifying/validating and transferring analytical methods to a QC lab.
- Strong GMP and ICH guideline understanding.
- Proficient in Excel, JMP, and DNA analysis software.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; meet deadlines; prioritize multiple projects.
- Excellent technical writing and oral presentation; responsibility, scientific rigor, accountability, integrity; strong time management.
Compensation
- Expected salary range: $220,000–$293,000.
Benefits (as stated)
- Total rewards package may include bonuses, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid vacation/holidays, global shutdown days (Christmas–New Year’s), wellness resources, and employee support programs; equity awards for certain roles.
- Senior Director, Analytical Development (Technical Development). Reporting to the Vice President, Technical Development. Coordinate internal testing and development activities to support pipeline products; provide leadership to a team of scientists.
Responsibilities
- Strategically lead and oversee development/optimization of viral vector downstream and drug product release & characterization methods for transfer into a GMP environment.
- Analytically support drug substance and drug product process development, including characterization of processes/finished products and establishing/refining Quality Attribute designations.
- Review and approve technical documents, SOPs, method transfer/qualification/validation reports, specifications, and relevant study reports.
- Provide hands-on leadership and guidance to scientific staff.
- Foster development, coaching, and mentoring of a growing team of scientists.
Qualifications
- PhD in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, or related biological science with 10 years’ assay development experience in biotech/biopharma (cell/gene therapy); or MS with 12 years; or BS with 15 years.
- Minimum 5 years leadership experience.
- Proven assay development experience for cell and gene therapy in development and GMP environments.
- Strong consideration: AAV/LV experience and/or viral vector biophysical characterization (particle distribution analysis, capsid characterization/modification, viral genome sequencing).
- Extensive experience with PCR, ELISA, HPLC/UPLC, and cell-based potency assays.
- Significant experience qualifying/verifying/validating and transferring analytical methods to a QC lab.
- Strong GMP and ICH guideline understanding.
- Proficient in Excel, JMP, and DNA analysis software.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; meet deadlines; prioritize multiple projects.
- Excellent technical writing and oral presentation; responsibility, scientific rigor, accountability, integrity; strong time management.
Compensation
- Expected salary range: $220,000–$293,000.
Benefits (as stated)
- Total rewards package may include bonuses, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid vacation/holidays, global shutdown days (Christmas–New Year’s), wellness resources, and employee support programs; equity awards for certain roles.