Associate Principal Scientist – QC Analytical Chemistry

Position:
Associate Principal Scientist – QC Analytical Chemistry

Salary Range: $120k – $140k

Location:

Coventry, RI

Pharmaron is a global CRO (Contract Research Organization) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high‑quality services. We supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases last year.

Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADCs, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,000 global customers. To learn more, visit

Pharmaron is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist – QC Analytical Chemistry to join our QCA team supporting API development and manufacturing at our Coventry, Rhode Island site. This role provides scientific leadership in analytical method development and troubleshooting to support process chemistry, scale‑up activities, and GMP manufacturing programs. The successful candidate will lead analytical strategies across multiple client projects while mentoring junior scientists and collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams including process chemistry, manufacturing, and quality.

• Lead analytical development strategies supporting API process development, scale‑up, and manufacturing programs.
• Design and implement robust analytical methods for characterization, impurity profiling, and quality control of APIs, intermediates, and starting materials.
• Apply advanced analytical techniques including HPLC/UPLC, LC‑MS, GC, NMR, and other characterization tools to support process development.
• Troubleshoot complex analytical challenges and develop innovative solutions to support process chemistry and manufacturing teams.
• Lead analytical activities across multiple client programs, ensuring timely delivery of high‑quality data and technical reports.
• Provide technical mentorship and scientific guidance to junior scientists and laboratory staff.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Process Chemistry, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams to support development and GMP manufacturing activities.
• Review experimental data, laboratory notebooks, and technical reports to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance.
• Support proposal development and review RFPs to assess analytical requirements for new client programs.
• Present analytical strategies and scientific findings to internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Lead analytical investigations, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting for development and manufacturing challenges.
• Author and review analytical protocols, reports, and SOPs in compliance with cGMP and regulatory expectations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance analytical capabilities and operational efficiency.

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline with 6+ years of industry experience OR MS with 8+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience OR BS with 10+ years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience
• Strong expertise in analytical techniques such as:
  • HPLC / UPLC
  • LC‑MS
  • GC / GC‑MS
  • NMR
  • Impurity profiling and characterization
• Experience supporting API process development, scale‑up, and GMP manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex analytical problems and develop innovative solutions
• Experience mentoring or supervising scientists in a laboratory environment
• Working knowledge of cGMP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory expectations
• Experience working within pharmaceutical, biotech, or CDMO environments
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients and cross‑functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced scientific environment

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities…