Sr. Principal - QC Technical Resource (PAT & Automation)

Role: Lead technical expert in QC laboratory within a greenfield API manufacturing facility, focusing on analytical methods, systems, and testing capabilities. Objectives: drive advancement of process analytical technology (PAT), laboratory automation, and integration of in-line, on-line, and at-line analyzers into GMP operations. Responsibilities: develop and improve testing methods, lead automation initiatives (LIMS, robotics), solve complex technical challenges, and serve as subject matter expert during audits; collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, QA, and Digital teams to align QC strategies. Requirements: bachelor’s degree in science/engineering, minimum 5 years pharma lab experience, expertise in GMP QC, analytical method transfer, validation, and troubleshooting; experience with PAT instrumentation (e.g., NIR, Raman) and lab automation preferred. High-Value: API production, new modalities, GMP compliance, analytical systems, PAT, lab automation, regulatory engagement, and cross-functional influence. Work setup: location not specified, but involved in startup and buildout of a new manufacturing site.